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At the table this season

Game day. Full plates.
Good company.

Football season around here isn’t just a sport—it’s a full-blown event. Start with a snack, make a plate, and leave room for something sweet.

Fried Feta Stuffed Olives ↗Smoked Brisket Salad ↗5 Louisiana Game-Day Recipes ↗

Free from my Louisiana kitchen

Louisiana Gumbo, Two Ways

Make the big pot! My traditional chicken-and-sausage gumbo and Tony’s Instant Roux shortcut, with the seasonings I use, flexible okra and a little wisdom for saving some for later.

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A Bayou Belle signature

From scratch
or shortcut?

Some days you’re making it all. Some days a ready-made pie crust is doing its part. There’s room for both at this table.

Make the tzatziki yourself, or use Joy’s shortcut: buy it ready-made. Her Apple Crumble Pie puts a store-bought crust to work, too.

Make it or buy it: tzatziki

From scratch

Cool, creamy, and just enough Cajun to keep it interesting.

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp grated cucumber (strain well—then strain again)
  • Fresh dill, to taste
  • 1/2–1 tsp Slap Ya Mama white pepper blend
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Chill for a few hours—or overnight—to let the flavors develop.

Shortcut

Buy ready-made tzatziki at the store and serve it alongside your chicken pitas. Follow the package directions for keeping and serving it.

A note from Joy: I have a hard time finding it here! The last few times I’ve used Cedar’s. Use what you can find and enjoy—no particular brand required.

Read the original Summer Eatin’ story and chicken-pita recipe ↗

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Creamy creole mustard chicken

Looking for a bold Southern dinner recipe? These Creamy Creole Mustard Chicken Thighs are seared to golden perfection, coated in a silky Creole cream sauce, and served over buttery herbed grits. A Louisiana-inspired comfort food dish that’s cozy, flavorful, and weeknight-friendly!

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