It finally stopped raining and the temperatures have dropped some, much to the relief of our fellow Louisianans still without power almost 4 weeks after Ida came ashore as close to a category 5 hurricane. If you can, donate something, or send supplies to, the Cajun Navy. They are doing a world of good in the severely affected areas.

For the recipes this week, I turned to the archives. I've linked to both my go-to recipe for chicken and sausage gumbo, and my favorite red beans and rice, then rounded things out with a quick and easy shrimp and spaghetti dish that'll get dinner on the table in a hurry.

Enjoy the recipes below, stay safe and healthy, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. 

Best regards,

Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director
Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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In the Mail:

Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

With temperatures finally dropping into the 50s at night, gumbo pots are coming out all over Louisiana. I developed this recipe for the Instant Pot a few years ago, and it's a winner.

Susan's Red Beans and Rice

I've been making these red beans for years My friend Quin, a native New Orleanian, calls them Rich Man's Red Beans because they have such a variety of meat in them; if gumbo isn't your thing, put on a pot of these and enjoy the cooler weather.

Garlic Spaghetti with Shrimp

This easy recipe comes together with very little effort, earning it an A+ for a weeknight recipe. You can get everything prepped while the water comes to a boil and the spaghetti cooks-- dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.