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We all say YAY for beignets!! The word beignet (pronounced ben-YAY) comes from the early Celtic word bigne meaning “to raise.” It is also French for “fritter.” The typical well-known beignets are fried, fluffy pieces of dough, served hot and…
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Classic bread pudding with some tasty additions. Try this deluxe version of bread pudding (you can't go wrong with extras like chocolate chips and cream cheese) from Little Big Cup in Arnaudville, Louisiana. This recipe is brought to you by…
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Enjoy this delicious Creole gumbo made with filé powder. Filé is a spicy herb seasoning made from ground sassafras tree leaves. It was first used by Choctaw Native Americans to both flavor and thicken many soups and stews. When the French settled…
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No matter the time of year, this King Cake Ice Cream is a crowd-pleaser. Originating in France, the king cake tradition was brought to New Orleans in the late 1800s. Since then, it’s become a staple in Louisiana cuisine. What is a King Cake? There…
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Don't miss this recipe that’s perfect for a hot summer day in Louisiana. Decisions can be tough, especially when it comes to deciding how to enjoy cold Louisiana shrimp. Try this recipe, straight from the kitchen of James Beard award-winning…
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Did you know that January 10 is National Oyster Rockefeller Day? Celebrate the classic New Orleans dish all year long with this recipe. Named for the richness of its sauce, Oysters Rockefeller is a dish that was created at Antoine’s Restaurant in…
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Try something different and uniquely Louisiana from the experts in Duck Dynasty. When you first think of frog legs, you may not have the same mouth-watering reaction as the Robertson family, stars of Duck Dynasty. However, if you ask anyone who’s…
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Try this caramelized twist on the traditional king cake! Traditional king cakes are a seasonal slice of paradise with buttery pastry dough, sweet and tangy cream cheese, cinnamon swirls and fruity fillings. In early January, you’ll begin to see…
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Cookbook author Holly Clegg's easy King Cake recipe. Bite into a slice of King Cake and you’ll find soft, buttery pastry with layers of sweet cinnamon swirls, smooth cream cheese, chewy nuts and tart fruit fillings, all topped with icing in yellow…
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When the men of the hit show Duck Dynasty work up an appetite, they head to Ms. Kay's kitchen. One of their favorite treats is her world-famous banana pudding. You may recognize the Robertson clan from West Monroe from their hit reality TV show…