New Orleanians ate red beans and rice on Mondays because it was laundry day, and they cooked their red beans on the stove while the wash water heated. Or maybe it’s because they needed to use the ...

Learn how to make Red Beans and Rice, a soulful Louisiana classic packed with smoky sausage, tender red beans, and bold Creole seasoning. Slow-simmered and deeply flavorful, this dish brings Southern ...

Red beans & rice has been a standing Monday tradition in New Orleans and much of South Louisiana since the early 19th century. The tradition began as a way for homemakers to create a delicious, ...

Red beans and rice is a Louisiana Creole cuisine staple that many households make throughout the year. It's an easy recipe that's inexpensive and rooted in tradition, in addition to being a comfort ...

New Orleans is known for good food, and lots of it. No trip to the Crescent City would be complete without a taste of gumbo or jambalaya, or a big bite out of a po’boy or muffuletta sandwich. Still, ...

A Louisiana tradition that dates back to the 19th century is still alive and Governor John Bel Edwards has officially declared October 24 as “Red Beans & Rice Day.” The red beans and rice duo has ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s “Monday’s favorite ...