Cajun & Creole

Close your eyes, and eating this sausage and chicken jambalaya recipe is almost like being in New Orleans.

Pro Tip: Look for a Cajun seasoning with salt, onion, garlic, chiles, black pepper, mustard, and celery. It may also include bay leaves, nutmeg, and paprika. You can find it in the spice section of most supermarkets.

This red beans and rice recipe contains bacon, but you can easily omit if you want to make it vegetarian.