Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Chef Remy's Side Dishes

Updated December 30, 2025

Bold Cajun and Creole accompaniments that turn any meal into a Louisiana celebration—from smoky dirty rice to creamy mirliton casserole.

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Louisiana Cornbread Skillet - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Louisiana Cornbread Skillet

Golden, crusty-edged cornbread baked in a blazing hot cast iron skillet, the buttermilk tang playing against a whisper of sweetness while the bottom develops that shatteringly crisp crust that makes you fight for the corner pieces.

Crispy Boudin Balls - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Crispy Boudin Balls

Louisiana's favorite gas station snack transformed into a proper appetizer: that same soulful rice and pork filling wrapped in a golden, shatteringly crisp crust that crunches when you bite through to the savory, spiced heart inside.

Andouille and Sweet Potato Hash - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Andouille and Sweet Potato Hash

Smoky andouille and golden sweet potatoes, pan-fried in cast iron until the edges turn crispy and caramelized, finished with a shower of green onions and a touch of Cajun heat that warms you from the inside out.

Savory Crawfish Beignets - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Savory Crawfish Beignets

Tender Louisiana crawfish folded into a light, seasoned batter, fried to golden perfection, and served with spicy Creole remoulade, the kind of appetizer that has folks circling back for seconds before the first batch is gone.

Cajun Stewed Lima Beans - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Stewed Lima Beans

Tender lima beans slow-simmered in smoky bacon drippings with the holy trinity, finished with a swirl of cream and butter until they're so silky you'll want to eat the whole pot with a spoon

Cajun Potato Salad with Creole Mustard - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Potato Salad with Creole Mustard

Creamy, tangy, and kissed with Cajun heat, this potato salad brings Louisiana soul to every potluck table with tender red potatoes, grainy Creole mustard, and enough personality to steal the show from the main course.

Cajun Fried Eggplant Medallions - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Fried Eggplant Medallions

Thick-cut eggplant rounds coated in cayenne-kissed cornmeal and fried in cast iron until the crust shatters against your teeth while the flesh inside goes silky and sweet, finished with a lazy drizzle of Louisiana cane syrup.

Louisiana Butter Beans with Ham Hock - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Louisiana Butter Beans with Ham Hock

Creamy, smoky butter beans slow-simmered with a meaty ham hock and the holy trinity until they're falling-apart tender, the kind of humble dish that makes you understand why simple food done right is the greatest cooking there is.

Creole Brabant Potatoes - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Creole Brabant Potatoes

Golden cubes of potato paradise, parboiled until tender then fried until shattering crisp, finished with a generous tumble of melted butter, fresh garlic, and bright parsley that makes every steakhouse in New Orleans famous for good reason.

Sautéed Green Beans with Tasso Ham - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Sautéed Green Beans with Tasso Ham

Fresh green beans sautéed with smoky tasso ham, sweet caramelized onions, and golden garlic, finished with a splash of chicken stock that brings everything together into pure Louisiana comfort.

Cajun Andouille Rice Pilaf - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Andouille Rice Pilaf

Each grain of rice infused with rendered andouille fat, the holy trinity, and rich stock, cooked until tender and separate, the kind of side dish that steals the show from whatever it was meant to accompany.

Smothered Okra with Tomatoes and Onions - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Smothered Okra with Tomatoes and Onions

Fresh okra cooked low and slow with vine-ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and bold Cajun seasonings until every pod turns silky and tender, the slime long gone, leaving nothing but pure Louisiana comfort.

Creole Eggplant Dressing - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Creole Eggplant Dressing

Silky eggplant simmered with the holy trinity, studded with sweet Gulf shrimp, bound with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked until the top crackles golden: the kind of dish that disappears first at every Louisiana gathering.

Blackened Cauliflower with Cajun Remoulade - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Blackened Cauliflower with Cajun Remoulade

Thick cauliflower steaks kissed by a screaming cast iron, coated in a bold Cajun spice crust, served alongside a cool, tangy remoulade that cuts through the char with bright acidity and just enough heat.

Creole Sautéed Mushrooms with Sherry - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Creole Sautéed Mushrooms with Sherry

Earthy cremini mushrooms kissed with dry sherry, butter, and bold Creole spices, the kind of elegant yet unpretentious side dish that turns a simple steak into a New Orleans steakhouse experience.

Cajun Squash and Corn Gratin - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Squash and Corn Gratin

Tender summer squash and sweet corn layered in a spiced cream sauce with the holy trinity, blanketed under a bubbling cheese crust that makes everyone reach for seconds before the first person finishes their plate.

Roasted Mirliton Wedges with Garlic Butter - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Roasted Mirliton Wedges with Garlic Butter

Tender Louisiana mirlitons roasted until their edges turn golden and crisp, then bathed in sizzling garlic butter with fresh thyme and parsley, the kind of simple side that steals the show at any Cajun feast.

Mirliton and Shrimp Casserole - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Mirliton and Shrimp Casserole

Tender mirliton squash folded with sweet Gulf shrimp, the holy trinity, and buttery seasoned breadcrumbs, baked until the top turns golden and the kitchen smells like a Louisiana grandmother's house at Christmas.

Cajun Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Louisiana sweet potatoes kissed with cane honey and Cajun spice, roasted until their edges caramelize into something crispy and their centers turn soft as butter, finished with toasted pecans and a whisper of sea salt.

Creole Rice Dressing - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Creole Rice Dressing

Fragrant long-grain rice cooked low and slow with the holy trinity, bay leaves, and a shower of fresh herbs, the kind of side dish that makes the turkey jealous of the attention it gets.

Louisiana Oyster Dressing - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Louisiana Oyster Dressing

Plump Gulf oysters nestled into buttery French bread cubes with the holy trinity, bathed in oyster liquor and chicken stock, baked until the top turns golden and crackling while the inside stays impossibly moist and briny.

Cajun Smothered Potatoes - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Smothered Potatoes

Tender red potatoes slow-cooked in rendered bacon fat with the holy trinity, garlic, and bold Cajun spices until they surrender into a rich, savory gravy that makes you want to skip the main course entirely.

Creole Jambalaya Rice - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Creole Jambalaya Rice

Tomato-kissed rice slow-simmered with the holy trinity and bold Creole spices, the kind of side dish that steals the show from whatever you put beside it.

Cajun Smothered Cabbage with Bacon - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Smothered Cabbage with Bacon

Humble cabbage transformed into something magnificent: slow-braised until silky with smoky bacon, the holy trinity, and Cajun spices that make you wonder why you ever ignored this vegetable.

Smothered White Beans Cajun-Style - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Smothered White Beans Cajun-Style

Creamy white beans simmered until they melt into their own gravy, rich with smoked sausage and the holy trinity, ladled over rice the way four generations of bayou cooks have done it.

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