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Cajun Wild Rice

SUBMITTED BY: Josh Mobley

This is a Cajun-inspired gourmet wild rice dish that I created. It's quick and easy, and can even be cooked unattended in a rice cooker!

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Roasted Creole Potatoes

Submitted by: carina

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Potatoes are roasted with andouille sausage in this delicious side dish!

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Cajun Spicy Potato Wedges

Submitted by: conrouss

Cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder and turmeric are mixed into olive oil to give a great potato side dish for any meal.

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Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

Submitted by: YOYO78

Home Town: Kenner, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Hermitage, Tennessee, USA

Maque Choux (pronounced 'mack shoe'), a colorful dish of fresh corn, green bell peppers, chopped tomato, bacon, and green onions, is the traditional Cajun version of succotash.

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Creole Cornbread Stuffing

Submitted by: Kevin Ryan

This stuffing is chock full of spices to really make this recipe sing. This is enough for one turkey.

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Creamy Cheesy Grits

Submitted by: Kristin Arnett

Rich and creamy these grits make a great side dish for a Southern-style meal. I make these at my annual Kentucky Derby party. --Kristin Arnett

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This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas