Louisiana Cookin'

24/01/2025

Whether you're making gumbo, étouffée, or any roux-based dish, these tips will take your cooking to the next level.

Learn how to make the perfect roux with Chef Jean-Paul! In this step-by-step guide, he shares his expert techniques for crafting a flawless roux, including a...

23/01/2025

This warm and easy appetizer is great for casual Carnival get-togethers.

Add this perfect party starter to your Mardi Gras menu. Muffuletta Stromboli Makes about 24 servings Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) package pizza dough 2 tablespoons Creole mustard ¼ pound thinly sliced soppressata ½ pound thinly sliced deli ham 1 cup olive salad* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 6 slic...

22/01/2025

This hearty recipe will warm you right up. Find it in the comments.

21/01/2025

Happy sneaux day, Bayou State!

20/01/2025

Today, we’re highlighting in Edgard, Louisiana—a site dedicated to preserving and sharing important stories about our nation’s history and the fight for equality. As the only plantation museum in the United States focused exclusively on the history of slavery, Whitney Plantation offers a meaningful and educational experience, fostering a deeper understanding of the past.

Through its 90-minute guided tour, visitors can explore the 'Big House,' where history comes to life, cabins that share the stories of those who lived and worked there, and the Antioch Baptist Church, a symbol of resilience and community. The Wall of Honor, a memorial etched with the names of those who were enslaved on the plantation, serves as a powerful tribute to their humanity and strength.

20/01/2025

Parade talk: What dance troupe/marching club is your favorite?

19/01/2025

Founded in 1895, when Lutcher was in the midst of a cypress logging boom, Nobile’s originally billed itself as a place for locals to come enjoy themselves over good food and drink. Now, almost 130 years later, it still delivers just that. In addition to Bayou State staples like Chicken-Andouille Gumbo and Seafood Gumbo, Nobile’s offers Crawfish Pies and a number of po’ boys. Keep an eye out for special plates that often include fried catfish with white beans.

19/01/2025

This comforting recipe is well worth the effort!

Oyster Cakes with Spicy Mayo Makes 8 Ingredients 4 cups leftover Oyster Dressing (recipe follows) 1 large egg, lightly beaten ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsalted butter ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped spicy pickles 2 tablespoons capers, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fre...

17/01/2025

Whether you're working with skin-on or skin-off fish, these tips will elevate your grilling game.

In this video, Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois shares his expert tips for grilling any fish to perfection! Watch as he demonstrates how to cook skin-on salmon and r...

16/01/2025

Our recipe for D**g Phuong-style king cake brings the magic of this iconic treat right into your own kitchen!

Recently, cakes from the D**g Phuong Bakery in New Orleans East have been fervently sought after (especially following its 2018 win in the James Beard Foundation Awards). D**g Phuong-Style King Cake Makes 1 Cake Ingredients ¾ cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°) ½ cup granulated sugar, divided 1 (...

15/01/2025

Discover Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana! 🌟Visit 's Cypress Inn & Oyster Bar at Kincaid Lake, featuring specials like fried alligator, seafood gumbo, and more!🍴 Satisfy your sweet tooth with king cake treats from Sweet JOY Bakery LLC, available in more than five flavors! 🍰 Don’t miss Spirits Food & Friends Sunset Club on Thursdays with live music and a must-try Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. 🎶🍌 Visit Explore Alexandria Pineville to learn more!

https://explorealexandriapineville.com/

14/01/2025

The Best Stop was established in 1986 by the Cormier family, who made it their mission to provide the best specialty meats in south Louisiana while creating a business to make their family proud. Over the past 35 years, the family business has continued to grow, and now, they turn out 2,000 pounds of boudin per day. That’s a lot of boudin! Easily accessible from I-10, the Best Stop is well-loved for its smoked boudin, Pepper Jack Boudin Balls, and crispy fried cracklin’s dusted with the supermarket’s very own Cajun seasoning.

13/01/2025

In kitchens across south Louisiana, some of the nation’s most notable chefs create memorable dishes that are world-renowned. From rich crawfish étouffée to savory eggplant Pontchartrain, Louisiana’s cuisine is loved across the globe. Just outside New Orleans, Jefferson Parish serves up classic Southern flavors with a modern twist. Known as the oyster capital of Louisiana, this vibrant suburb invites seafood lovers to discover the state’s only Oyster Trail—perfect for savoring fresh, flavorful delicacies. Visit the link below to explore local flavor, restaurants, and more!

https://www.visitjeffersonparish.com/restaurants/

Visit Jefferson Parish

13/01/2025

Are you Team Rice, Team Potato Salad, or Team Both?

Coot Gumbo with Junior’s Potato Salad Author: Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Makes about 10 servings Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced 2 cups diced onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup diced celery 3 quarts hot fowl or ...

13/01/2025

Which marching bands do you most look forward to seeing in parades?

13/01/2025

Boudin on a biscuit with Tabasco-Honey Butter. Does it get any better?

These days at The French Press in Lafayette, Chef Justin Girouard offers Cajun versions of traditional dishes, such as his boudin sliders and Cajun Benedict, which uses French bread instead of English muffins, boudin instead of Canadian bacon, and is topped with chicken and andouille gumbo instead o...

12/01/2025

This recipe was adapted from an old church cookbook in Napoleonville, so you know it's good.

In Louisiana, there is a strong connection between food and family. Recipes are discovered, cultivated, and passed down through the generations, becoming bright spots at gatherings and creating happy memories with the ones we love. Nell Aucoin Robarge, of Baton Rouge, inherited this recipe for Crawf...

12/01/2025

Recently, cakes from the D**g Phuong Bakery in New Orleans East have been fervently sought after (especially following its 2018 win in the James Beard Foundation Awards).

Recently, cakes from the D**g Phuong Bakery in New Orleans East have been fervently sought after (especially following its 2018 win in the James Beard Foundation Awards). D**g Phuong-Style King Cake Makes 1 Cake Ingredients ¾ cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°) ½ cup granulated sugar, divided 1 (...