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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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This traditional New Orleans dish is still a Monday staple in Louisiana homes. Monday was historically the "wash day" for the week in New Orleans. While tending to laundry duties, the woman of the house would cook a pot of red beans because the…
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Bring this decadent New Orleans recipe to your table. New Orleans knows absinthe. The botanical spirit embodies notes of green anise, fennel and herbs and is typically sage in color. In 1815, a speakeasy known as “The Absinthe Room” opened on the…
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A classic bread pudding with chocolatey additions. Try this deluxe version of bread pudding (you can't go wrong with extras like chocolate chips and cream cheese!) from The Little Big Cup in Arnaudville, Louisiana. This recipe is brought to you by…
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Turn your average macaroni and cheese into a mouth-watering, Louisiana inspired dish! Everyone loves a good macaroni and cheese, but have you tried it Louisiana-style? Louisiana-style is simple: Just add crawfish. Your meal will be memorable,…
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Fried okra? Yes, please! Long, green and covered in small, fuzzy hairs like a peach, okra is one of the secret ingredients of Creole and Cajun cuisine. The natural juices in these seedpods contain a powerful thickening agent which is often used…
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This easy-to-make recipe is a perfect accompaniment to the star of your holiday dinner table. Enjoy savory oyster dressing, a perfect side for indulgent Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. This recipe comes from the late Chef Leah Chase, a New…
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Dive into this decadent holiday gumbo from Patois. Try this seasonal gumbo recipe from Chef Aaron Burgau at Patois in New Orleans. Gumbo comes in many delicious varieties, and in this one the restaurant kicks it up a notch for the holidays by…
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This barbecue shrimp recipe will leave everyone delightfully happy. It's finger-licking good! The Napoleon House in New Orleans has been a landmark of the French Quarter for 200 years. The building was originally the residence of Nicholas Girod,…
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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, cinnamon swirls, and sometimes sweet and tangy cream cheese or fruity fillings. In early January, you’ll…