Dive into the festive spirit of Mardi Gras with our mouthwatering Cajun Crab Cakes Recipe. These easy-to-make crab cakes are made with lump crab meat, shrimp, and Cajun spice and cooked to golden brown perfection. Paired with a creamy sauce, every bite is a taste sensation! Don’t have time for this Cajun crab cake recipe […]

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Are you looking for a flavor-packed simple recipe that looks and tastes impressive? Look no further than Sauteed Cajun Shrimp with vegetables! This one-pan recipe combines succulent shrimp, zesty Cajun seasoning, and a medley of colorful veggies, resulting in a dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Whether you want to elevate weeknight meals […]

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An ideal addition to your Mardi Gras party spread or for adult game nights, this Hot Cajun Shrimp Dip is spicy and delicious! Combine shrimp, cream cheese, and Cajun seasoning and it’s ready in just 20 minutes! Hot Cajun Shrimp Dip The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at […]

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This fabulous spicy Cajun Snapper dish is perfect to liven up midweek meals. The red snapper is loaded with minerals and nutrients so eating it offers excellent health benefits, whilst the addition of the Cajun seasonings truly enhances the flavors. Preparation and cooking of this dish is under 30-minutes and the mango-avocado salsa provides the […]

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Blackened Fish Tacos made with mahi-mahi and blackened seasonings is a unique way to serve up fish. These fish tacos are so full of flavor that your family will be begging for more! Once you add the coleslaw and creamy avocado dressing, your taste buds will thank you! Don’t have time for this recipe now? […]

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This Slimming World Jambalaya is an easy recipe cooked in one pot and filled with tons of smokey flavours from the Deep South. This tomato-based rice dish contains chicken, sausage, and king prawns and has a spicy cayenne pepper kick! It’s totally FREE when you are are Food Optimising on Slimming World. I’ve got lots […]

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I shared a recipe a few weeks ago for cheats jambalaya promising that I would make it from scratch…well, I have, and here is the recipe! (Works out at around 500 calories per portion. I also use a lot less rice than normal). If you are wondering where the celery is in my recipe – […]

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This recipe is for a tasty Cajun spiced chicken that my hubby made last week. We served it with couscous and salad for a fresh, almost summery (in this bleak mid-winter!) meal. Here are more Chicken Recipes for you to enjoy. Right-click and open a new tab to read next.   As I said at […]

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To go along with the Cheats Jambalaya that I made for our New Orleans & Mardi Gras Date Night I made some spicy butter corn on the cob. It was delicious! But don’t do what I do and suck back on the corn kernals – gave myself some serious throat burn!!! This is really done […]

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It’s pouring with rain outside, but here’s a recipe to bring some sunshine into your life! Spicy Creole Prawns…under 400 calories per serving and with a nice chilli kick. A bit fiddly to make if you use small king prawns (like I did) but a breeze if you use nice big fat prawns instead. You’re […]

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