Almost identical to cajun, creole cuisine originated in Louisiana in the United States by French immigrants. The biggest known difference between the two is that creole dishes incorporate tomatoes, where as cajun dishes primarily use chilies and peppers. The creole seasoning holds a lot less heat, and offers a zesty flavor boost.
Common Ways to Consume
Some popular creole dishes include creole jambalaya, oysters rockefeller, and southern oxtail soup. The word “creole” refers to the style of cooking, which utilizes blends from French, Spanish, West African, Amerindian, Haitian, German and Italian influences.
Recipe: One Pot Jambalaya
2 boneless, chicken breasts (cubed),
8 oz andouille sausage (sliced)
1 onion (diced),
1 red bell pepper (diced),
2 tbsp. garlic (chopped), and 14.5 oz tomatoes (diced)
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups uncooked white rice (rinsed), 2 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Spice Hut Creole Seasoning, Salt to taste
Recipe: Shrimp Creole
"Heat a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil. Cook garlic, onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne and let caramelize. Add the seafood..."
Description
Almost identical to cajun, creole cuisine originated in Louisiana in the United States by French immigrants. The biggest known difference between the two is that creole dishes incorporate tomatoes, where as cajun dishes primarily use chilies and peppers. The creole seasoning holds a lot less heat, and offers a zesty flavor boost.
Common Ways to Consume
Some popular creole dishes include creole jambalaya, oysters rockefeller, and southern oxtail soup. The word “creole” refers to the style of cooking, which utilizes blends from French, Spanish, West African, Amerindian, Haitian, German and Italian influences.
Recipe: One Pot Jambalaya
2 boneless, chicken breasts (cubed),
8 oz andouille sausage (sliced)
1 onion (diced),
1 red bell pepper (diced),
2 tbsp. garlic (chopped), and 14.5 oz tomatoes (diced)
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups uncooked white rice (rinsed), 2 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Spice Hut Creole Seasoning, Salt to taste
Recipe: Shrimp Creole
"Heat a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil. Cook garlic, onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne and let caramelize. Add the seafood..."
Mundir Sidhu, owner and creator of Spice Hut, grew up learning and taking inspiration from her mother in India, about the fine art of blending and grinding spices. Her upbringing illuminated all the possibilities for creating impactful dishes and spices. The past 40 years have been dedicated to the flavor perfection of every ingredient, blend, and meals that anyone can enjoy. A proudly certified minority-owned business, Spice Hut opened its doors in Bellingham, WA, in 2004 and has been serving the community with premium quality teas and spices ever since.
Our Process
At Spice Hut, we have spent years scouring the globe for the finest, highest quality teas and spices available. All of our ingredients are natural and undergo rigorous inspection. Everything at Spice Hut is blended, ground, and hand-packaged to order so that we can deliver you the freshest products direct to you home.
Our Goal
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