The 3 Recipes Mario Batali Loves
The chef's new
Big American Cookbook is a tribute to his favorite recipes from across the country. The dishes in this trio originate from spots east to west.
By Lynn Andriani
Photo: Quentin Bacon
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A Gulf-Coast Classic for Mondays (or Any Day)
Traditionally, New Orleans' famous red-beans-and-rice dish was something you ate on Mondays, since that was usually laundry day, when no one had time to cook. We'd happily hunker down with a bowl of fluffy white rice and creamy, meaty red beans any day, though. The dish takes on a smoky taste thanks to a ham hock, which you simmer with the beans (there's also chili powder, thyme and bay leaves, as well as chopped bell pepper and celery). Dash of hot sauce on top? Don't mind if we do.
Get the recipe: Red Beans and Rice
Published 11/21/2016
