Louisiana Summer Recipes
Late summer is a great time in Louisiana. Fishing and other water activities are the ideal relaxation. Whether you are on a lake or a bayou, there are many culinary treasures in the water. And for those who favor wild…
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2026 Louisiana Peach Festival Events and Peach Recipes
RUSTON, La. – The 2026 Louisiana Peach Festival, the 76th annual event, takes place in Downtown Ruston on Saturday, June 6. The Louisiana Peach Festival is a long-standing tradition created by local peach farmers in 1951, organizers share on the…
Celebrate National Shrimp Day: 11 Shrimp Recipes
If you need a break from the abundance of crawfish in your life, or just an excuse to make a delicious shrimp dish, the perfect day for you is coming. May 10 is National Shrimp Day. I’m not sure how…
Recipes to Preserve & Conserve Louisiana Food Culture
There is no end to the food creativity of the people of Louisiana. We have tried to find ways to eat just about everything. There was even a campaign, albeit unsuccessful, in the early part of the century to encourage…
Louisiana Recipe Influences From All Over The Globe
Louisiana cuisine is a wonderful reflection of the world. We have, of course, our Native American roots which reflect the bounty of nature and human intervention that forms a firm base for our cuisine. The layers of food influences that…
Light and Breezy Recipes for Springtime
As we leave the winter behind us, it is not only time to start thinking about flowers and lovely weather, it is a time to think about eating lighter and maybe even using the oven less. If we can open…
Mardi Gras Mood
As we get deeper and deeper into Mardi Gras after January 6, and we spend more time at parties, at balls and at parades, we sometimes need a bit of help keeping up with the celebrations. Party fatigue is real.…
Recipes Sure to Make the Holidays Fun
This year is the year to not go crazy worrying about holiday dinners and parties. This year, make the foods you love, that make you happy, and forget about being new, elegant, showy or impressive. I have taken the oath…
Mirliton, Grits and More Louisiana Foods that Deserve a Little Love
Sometimes things are hidden in plain sight. And when asked to describe those hidden things, it is always a surprise that someone not from Louisiana knows about them. That is what we will be exploring in these recipes — the…
Summer Snack Recipes
It’s hot. There is no getting around it. So if you are water skiing or hanging around a swimming pool or out fishing, you probably want to have delicious meals without heating up the house. That means that it is…
Tomato Tart and Artichoke-Crab Dressing Recipes
Louisiana, ever resilient, has been been hit by a number of disastrous events in the recent past. There have been wildfires, floods and snow, on top of our usual hurricanes. But both the people and the landscape have been working…
Surf and Turf: Seafood and Meat Recipes
Louisiana food is naturally surf and turf. We often stuff our vegetables with seafood and sausage or ground meat. We top a steak with crab meat or crawfish. No one has to cajole us into the special flavors that form…
Local and Seasonal Recipes
This can be made with frozen blackberries that have been thawed. Using frozen fruit doesn’t seem to diminish the flavor of this cordial. This drink is so right in Louisiana. Whenever I drink it, I feel…
Tiramisu Recipe
Makes about 8 servings 2 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup sugar 8 ounces mascarpone 1/2 cup cold, strongly brewed coffee 2 tablespoons brandy About 20 ladyfingers or the equivalent of sliced cake 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely grated IN A…
Grilled corn with Chimichurri Style Mayonnaise Recipe
Makes 12 ears of corn 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons cilantro, mince 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ears of fresh corn, shucked Salt and pepper for the table PREPARE you fire so…
Baked Apple Ice Cream Recipe
Makes about 1 quart 2 red apples, such as Fuji (about 1 pound) 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Calvados PREHEAT over to 350 F. Core…
Red Beans & Rice Recipe
Serves 4-6 1 pound dried Louisiana red beans 2 tablespoons bacon fat 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 large ham bone with a bit of meat on the bone 2 cups ham, diced…
Refrigerator Picked Okra Recipe
Makes 3 pints 1 1/2 pounds of small, fresh okra 3 large garlic cloves, peeled 3 bay leaves 15 peppercorns 1 cup distilled cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 3 pint jars MAKE sure that your jars…
Shrimp Creole Recipe
Serves 4 to 6 4 tablespoons butter 1 bay leaf 1 large onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne…
Steak au Poivre Recipe
Serves 4 4 filet mignon medallions Salt 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 thyme sprigs 1 medium garlic glove, minced 1/2 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons brandy or cognac 3/4 cup chicken…
No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Makes 1 quarter 2 pounds fresh Louisiana strawberries, de-stemmed and cut in half 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pint whipping cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk PREHEAT oven to 325 F. SPRINKLE the strawberries with sugar. Place the strawberries on a…
Frozen Cream Popsicles Recipe
Makes 8-10 popsicles, depending on the size of your forms 3 cups fresh blueberries or cut up strawberries, divided 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can (14…
Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe
Makes 4 servings 2 large yellow squashes, cut into halves Salt and pepper 2 cups of cornbread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese PREHEAT…
Almond Cookie Recipe
Makes about 40 cookies 1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg grated zest of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup blanched, finely-ground almond flour 1 cup…
Butter-Basted Ribeye, Compound Butter Recipes
Makes 2 to 4 servings depending on the size of the ribeye steak 1 ribeye Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil or other high smoke point oil 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves SELECT your ribeye. Salt and…
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