New Orleanians ate red beans and rice on Mondays because it was laundry day, and they cooked their red beans on the stove while the wash water heated. Or maybe it’s because they needed to use the ...

Red beans and rice is a classic Lousiana dish that's popular on Monday in both Cajun and Creole cuisines. But just why is it ...

Some meals are so hearty, they're perfect for starting the week. That's particularly true of this traditional New Orleans ...

One-pot red beans and rice in serving bowls with garnish - Julie Kinnaird/Chowhound Red beans and rice is a staple comfort food dish of the South, especially in the historic city of New Orleans. This ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

Take any greens, such as mustard, collard or kale, left over from your CSA or restaurant produce box and sauté them in olive oil, infused with andouille sausage, before stirring them into tender Cajun ...

The combination of red beans and rice is one of the southeast Louisiana’s defining dishes. Historically, Mondays were wash days, and red beans were the perfect thing to cook, utilizing the hambone ...

Zaynab Issa’s curried red bean soup with kale riffs on minestrone with heady spices like cumin, coriander and turmeric ...

I’ve had a mild obsession with red beans and rice since my first visit to New Orleans ages ago. There’s nothing better than that smoky, savory, soupy stew surrounding a tall mound of fluffy rice. It’s ...

Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget. They are easy to store easy to cook and work well in many familiar meals.

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. When I first moved to New Orleans more than 25 years ago, I remember thinking it was fascinating that so many of my clients had red beans on Mondays.