Join us every Monday as we revive a New Orleans tradition that brings family and community together over a simmering pot of red beans and the soulful sound of blues. Whether you're tuning in from New Orleans or halfway around the world, Red Beans & Blue Mondays is a celebration of togetherness, food, and music that will make Mondays something to look forward to.
The Show:
- Segment 1: Preparation Show (11 AM – 1 PM)
A fun and informative lead-up to the main event. Join us in the kitchen for two hours of prepping red beans, discovering family recipes, and exploring the rich history of this Monday tradition, featuring guest chefs, local personalities, and plenty of tips and tricks to get your pot of red beans just right. - Segment 2: Red Beans & Blue Mondays (4 PM – 7 PM)
The main event! As dinner time approaches, we fill the air with soulful blues, New Orleans R&B, and a dash of funk to keep the evening lively. Whether cooking at home or dining with friends, this is the soundtrack to a perfect Monday evening. Enjoy our curated playlists before, during, and after dinner to set the right tone for your evening.
Family Recipe Submissions:
- Title: “Your Recipe, Our Tradition”
- Description: Share your favorite red beans and rice recipe with the Red Beans & Blue Mondays community! Whether it’s a time-honored family recipe or a creative new twist, we want to see how you celebrate this Monday tradition. Submit your recipe for a chance to be featured on our page, or be showcased live on the show!
Community Spotlight:
- Showcase one recipe each week, and the story behind it—who shared it, how long it's been in their family, and any unique ingredients or techniques.
How-to Videos:
- Post easy-to-follow, step-by-step videos demonstrating how to prepare red beans and rice, featuring local chefs or community members who are passionate about the tradition.
Gallery:
- Title: “Family Table: A Visual Celebration”
- Description: Nothing brings people together like food and family. Our gallery of images is to be submitted by listeners & viewers who’ve made Red Beans & Blue Mondays part of their weekly routine. From cozy dinners to big family gatherings, share your photos with us and be featured in our community gallery.
The Shopping List for Red Beans & Rice
Options for Red Beans
• Blue Runner Cans
• Trappey's Cans
• Camellia Dry Beans (must be soaked)
Options for Rice
• Zatarains Long Grain Rice
Vegetables
• White Onions
• Garlic Cloves (minced garlic in a jar will work)
• Green Bell Peppers
• Stalks of Celery
Seasonings
• Bay Leaves
• Dried Thyme
Secret Ingredients
• Bacon Grease
• White Vinegar
Proteins
• Smoked Sausage
• Ham Hocks
Compliments
• Long Grain Rice
Playlists
- Title: “The Soundtrack to Red Beans & Blue Mondays”
- Description: Whether you’re cooking, dining, or simply enjoying the evening, our curated playlists are designed to keep your Red Beans & Blue Mondays experience on beat. Check out our latest playlists for each phase of your Monday night—available on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
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- Description: Whether you’re cooking, dining, or simply enjoying the evening, our curated playlists are designed to keep your Red Beans & Blue Mondays experience on beat. Check out our latest playlists for each phase of your Monday night—available on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
- Morning Preparation Playlist
- Dinner Playlist
- After-Dinner Blues Playlist
Interactive & Community Features
- Live Comments/Feedback: