America is sometimes referred to as the Melting Pot because the population, other than the Native American Indian, has come from all parts of the world and blended, or melted, together to form the Country.

Cajun cuisine epitomizes the mixture of cultures, bringing together foods and cooking style that contains French, Canadian, African and Native American influences. Our line of Cajun mixes allows our customers around the world a chance to experience this melting pot of flavors and aromas that is commonly found throughout the New Orleans, Louisiana area of the U.S.A. These mixes allow the world to have a taste of Mardi Gras (or Carnival) all year round.

There is a common misconception that Cajun cuisine is extremely hot. Although the food usually has a bit of a kick to it, it is not nearly as hot or spicy as some of the foods found in Southern India. Cajun recipes strive for a balance of spices that bring flavor to foods, more than they bring "heat."

Cajun cuisine is a simple because the people that originally created it had to survive on what common foods and spices were available to people of limited means. Most of the dishes are stews, and our Cajun Mixes bring flavor and excitement to what would otherwise be, very basic, common stews.

Our Cajun mixes have simple recipes printed on the bags that explain how to use the mixes with seafood, sausages, common cuts of pork, beef, and/or chicken, and flavorful vegetables. They are easy and quick to prepare.

Cajun Trinity Vegetables are called for in nearly all the recipes. The vegetables referred to as the Trinity are onions, celery, and bell pepper.

Etouffee Mix (pronounced: [e.tu.fe] ay-too-fay)
Wonderful Cajun dish made of roux, seafood (usually crawfish), and Cajun trinity vegetables. Served over rice. When this dish is prepared, there is no conversation at the table! It’s too good to start talking.

Serves about 4 -6.

Dirty Rice Mix
A Louisiana favorite. A Cajun dish made with rice, ground beef, spices, and chicken livers and gizzards (optional). This dish is usually served as a side dish with fried chicken or other country food. Its name is derived from the brown color that the rice takes on when cooked with the meats.

Serves about 4-6.

Jambalaya Mix
Another famous Louisiana Cajun dish. Cajuns usually prepare this dish with rice, spices, Cajun Trinity vegetables, and any combination of meats. Chicken and sausage are usually the favorite, but pork and wild game are delicious as well.

Gumbo Mix
One of Louisiana’s signature dishes. Delicious dish made from roux and a mixture of seafood (usually shrimp and crab) or poultry and sausage. Served over rice and great with French bread.