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Create a Louisiana date night at home! Just pair a Louisiana-made film with a Louisiana-inspired dish. Bring the colors, sounds and flavors of Louisiana into your own home with these perfect pairings! Steel Magnolias & Natchitoches Meat Pies…
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Lots of places have crab cakes, but there are none better than the fresh, meaty, Cajun-spiced versions served in Louisiana. What are Louisiana crab cakes? Most crab cakes are made by blending crab meat with enough breading and eggs to help bind…
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For more than 25 years, Alton Brown has made a career of educating the world on some of its favorite foods. In this interview with ExploreLouisiana.com, he tells us what he truly thinks of Cajun and Creole cooking. Editor: You’ve traveled a lot,…
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Like white on rice, gumbo and Louisiana are inseparable. Nowhere else prepares Louisiana's signature dish with as much gusto as the Bayou State does! Join us every October and November for these delicious gumbo festivals. * Always check the…
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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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The best way to learn Louisiana’s edible lingo is simply to sit down and start eating. Sometimes it seems like Louisiana speaks its own language in the kitchen. Gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée? These words just don’t come up much in everyday American…
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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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These Louisiana cooking classes can transform your recipe repertoire. Sharpen your skills on the chopping block! There’s no shortage of master chefs in the state, since Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisine is prized in the culinary world. Learn…
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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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The original Bananas Foster was created at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans in 1951. In 1946, Owen Brennan was faced with a dilemma: Would he prove his friend, who said he couldn’t cook, right? Or would he prove his culinary excellence? The…