Southern Fried Chicken - The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from The Dooky Chase Cookbook by Leah Chase and are part of our story on Mardi Gras. Chase also shared some helpful tips exclusively...
Author: Leah Chase
This classic New Orleans-style shrimp is dipped in buttermilk then coated in cornmeal before frying for a flavorful crunchy exterior.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Creole cream cheese is Louisiana's answer to ricotta or burrata cheese. Traditionally, it's eaten with cream, sugar, and fruit spooned over the top or used as a substitute for yogurt.
Author: Kelly Fields
Shrimp Etouffee! This classic Louisiana stew is made with shrimp, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery, and green pepper, and a simple roux to thicken it up. Serve it over rice for a true Cajun meal!
Author: Hank Shaw
There is no better beach or picnic sandwich: It feeds a crowd, gets better as it sits, and is a hearty meal built inside a loaf of bread. About that bread: Unless you live in New Orleans and can get the...
Author: Chris Morocco
Pile this creamy seafood salad into hot dog buns for an easy summer sandwich or serve over greens for lunch.
Author: Amy Shirley
Author: Susan Spicer
I have to confess that I spent the first half of my life not loving cheesecake. I just didn't understand it. Then, lo and behold, at the farmers' market in New Orleans, I was introduced to cheesecake made...
Author: Kelly Fields
Like they make at Café de Monde in New Orleans. These crispy-fried beignets are dusted with snowy confectioners' sugar.
Author: David Guas
This classic spicy chicken gumbo recipe with andouille sausage is made with okra and is a Southern classic! Gumbo takes a little while to prepare but makes leftovers for days. Serve with rice, and don't...
Author: Hank Shaw
Author: Kathy Johnson
The recipe comes from Chris McMillian, the fourth-generation bartender and fount of cocktail lore who presides over the bar at the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. He prefers to use sugar...
Author: Chris McMillian
This New Orleans style French toast is topped with a simple warm apricot sauce - a perfect cold-morning breakfast meal.
Author: Allrecipes Member
This New Orleans style French toast is topped with a simple warm apricot sauce - a perfect cold-morning breakfast meal.
Author: Allrecipes Member
Classic shrimp jambalaya with long grain rice, chicken broth, onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, tomatoes, creole seasoning, and fresh shrimp.
Author: Elise Bauer