Our Real Cajun Cookbooks

Authentic Louisiana recipes passed down through generations

From gumbo to king cake, these cookbooks bring the heart of Cajun Country to your kitchen. Perfect gifts for weddings, graduations, and anyone who loves real Louisiana cooking.

RealCajunRecipes.com - The Cookbook: 15th Anniversary Edition
Bestseller

RealCajunRecipes.com — The Cookbook

15th Anniversary Reprint

The RealCajunRecipes.com cookbook is back! Enjoy the 15th Anniversary reprint of our original 2004 recipe book. Packed with 350 classic Cajun recipes such as gumbo, boudin, étouffée, cush cush, beignets, fried frog legs, fried turkey, bread pudding and many more of the recipes for which Cajuns are famous.

We had real Cajuns type them and we're presenting it to you, as it was presented to us, typos, Cajun-isms and all. This charming cookbook has been praised as the perfect Christmas, Wedding, Birthday or Graduation gift.

"Real down home cooking from South Louisiana. It doesn't get better than that!" — Amazon Customer

Buy Paperback — $19.99 Kindle eBook
4.6 (119 reviews) 350+ Recipes 206 Pages
The Real Cajun Mardi Gras and Lent Cookbook
Seasonal Favorite

The Real Cajun Mardi Gras and Lent Cookbook

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

The perfect cookbook for our favorite holiday! This cookbook features 100 pages of indulgent Mardi Gras treats and Lent-friendly seafood dishes. All recipes are from around Acadiana, the French-speaking part of Louisiana that is also known as Cajun Country.

From king cakes and crawfish to gumbo and fried catfish — everything you need to celebrate Carnival season and observe Lent the Louisiana way.

Full Color — $14.99 Kindle eBook B&W — $8.99
4.6 (13 reviews) 100 Pages Full Color Available
The Real Cajun Christmas Cookbook
Great Gift

The Real Cajun Christmas Cookbook

All the Cajun Christmas favorites

This cookbook features 100 pages of Christmas classics from around Acadiana, the French-speaking part of Louisiana that is also known as Cajun Country. From crawfish dip to chicken cornbread dressing to Steen's syrup cake, these are the recipes that Cajuns will be cooking this holiday season.

"Wonderful recipes that are great for the family! I think the best word to describe these recipes is LOVE." — Amazon Customer

Full Color — $14.99 Kindle eBook B&W — $8.99
4.5 (36 reviews) 100 Pages Full Color Available
The Real Cajun Thanksgiving Cookbook
Customer Favorite

The Real Cajun Thanksgiving Cookbook

Hand-picked holiday favorites

When selecting recipes for this cookbook, we picked the recipes that we grew up eating for Thanksgiving in the Heart of Cajun Country. Whether you're a novice cook or an old-hand, this cookbook has been curated to give you the absolute best Thanksgiving recipes.

This cookbook is filled with more than 30 traditional recipes, from Cornbread Dressing and Deep-fried Turkey to Rice Dressing and Seafood Gumbo, these are the dishes Cajun families in Southern Louisiana will be cooking.

Special Feature: Many recipes are accompanied by audio clips of real Cajuns, young and old, from many different parishes, talking about these Thanksgiving dishes. (Kindle eBook only)

Buy Paperback — $14.99 Kindle (with Audio)
4.5 (46 reviews) 30+ Recipes 89 Pages
The Real Cajun Ice Cream Cookbook: Iconic Louisiana Desserts Reimagined for the Ninja Creami
New Release

The Real Cajun Ice Cream Cookbook

Iconic Louisiana Desserts Reimagined for the Ninja Creami

Step into Louisiana's kitchens and discover a world where tradition meets innovation. This cookbook is more than a recipe collection — it's a cultural journey through the bayous and parishes, reimagining iconic Louisiana desserts in ice cream form.

From pralines to bread pudding, 30+ recipes blend storytelling with flavors that capture Cajun history. Designed for today's home ice cream makers — including the Ninja Creami Deluxe — featuring higher-protein bases and lower-sugar alternatives without sacrificing creamy indulgence.

Whether you're a Cajun at heart, a dessert enthusiast, or looking for healthier frozen treats — from Louisiana tradition to guilt-free delight, one scoop at a time.

Buy Paperback — $9.99 Kindle — $4.99
30+ Recipes 80 Pages Ninja Creami Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Cajun huh? Where y'all from?

We grew up in Vermilion Parish — specifically, Kaplan, Louisiana.

Does this work on iPad? What about Android? Or Windows or Mac?

The Kindle eBooks can be viewed from any device that supports Kindle, so iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook and everything else.

What about your original cookbook?

We are now offering our original cookbook through Amazon in Kindle eBook and Paperback! Due to rising costs, we are not printing the original spiral-bound version at this time. The new paperback has all the same recipes as our original and we think you will love it just the same.

Are these authentic Cajun recipes?

Absolutely! All recipes come from real Cajun families in Acadiana (Cajun Country, Louisiana). We've been collecting and sharing family recipes for over 20 years.

A Trusted Collection

RealCajunRecipes.com is devoted to building the largest and most accurate collection of Cajun recipes handed down from one Cajun cook to another. If you are from or have lived in Acadiana and have some Cajun recipes, feel free to share them with the world!