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Looking for something to do with all that leftover turkey? Try this classic Cajun comfort food. In Louisiana, our Thanksgiving resurrection is most often a turkey gumbo — and we do feel very strongly about it. In fact, we would argue it’s really…
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Louisiana is known for its amazing, traditional dishes. But it’s also worth trying the diverse cuisines that make up the state’s culinary scene and culture. Louisiana is a true melting pot. An influx of immigrants to the state over centuries has…
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Like our music, great food is everywhere. In Louisiana, food isn’t just a meal—it’s a celebration of culture, community and centuries-old traditions. From spicy crawfish boils and savory gumbo to sweet beignets and bold boudin, every bite tells a…
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Springtime ushers in Louisiana’s unofficial fifth and perhaps favorite season: crawfish season! Wherever you wander in Louisiana this season, the air feels irresistible, thick with the salty, briny aromas of a crawfish boil. Roll up your sleeves…
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Discover this historic and delicious recipe for Louisiana oysters. Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen's Restaurant in New Orleans provided some insight to the origination of this classic recipe, named for the founder of New Orleans: Jean Baptiste le…
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Celebrate Louisiana seafood with this Louisiana favorite. Savor the delightful journey of shrimp and grits—a dish that once nourished laborers and fishermen at breakfast tables. Today, this Southern classic has transcended its humble origins to…
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Chef Patrick Mould shares a favorite recipe: pork and sausage jambalaya. Cajun dishes, famous for their well-seasoned complexity, are byproducts of Acadiana, a melting pot of Louisiana’s foundational cultures. Jambalaya, a comfort food comprised…
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These oysters are famous for a reason. Overlooking Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Waterfront Grill is the go-to restaurant for delicious seafood. But don’t expect to find fried or battered fish on the menu. Waterfront Grill focuses on baked, sautéed and…
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Chef Poppy Tooker, New Orleans native and resident expert on all things cooking in Louisiana kitchens, shares her famous gumbo recipe. A true taste of Louisiana cuisine is incomplete without savoring some of our legendary seafood. We recommend…
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This rum-sauced dessert is a delicious way to end any Louisiana feast. Bread pudding got its humble start as a tasty way to use up stale French bread. Though this recipe calls for soft, white sandwich bread, this yummy dessert is just as wonderful…