Jambalaya

This is a classic dish that there are literally thousands of different recipes for. There are two main varieties of jambalaya: Creole and Cajun. Creole style jambalaya includes tomatoes and Cajun does not. Both varieties use the "holy trinity" of peppers, celery and onions, but the Cajun version (since more characteristic of the swamp lands of Louisiana) use a wider variety of meats including: crawfish, shrimp, oysters, alligator, duck, and turtle. This recipe leans in both directions, so I'm calling it "Crajun" Style Jambalaya.

Spicy Spanish Rice and Grilled Chicken

It is sometimes a challenge to make something that is considered spicy at my house. I think I got some taste buds tingling with this meal. The intensity of the spice you get depends upon the type of pepper you use and also if you choose to keep the seeds (that's where the heat comes from).