Creole Crescent

Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta Recipe

This light and lovely bruschetta recipe highlights Louisiana's beautiful produce.

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Crawfish Bread Recipe

Bring the flavors of Louisiana to your table with crawfish bread!

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Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Turn your average macaroni and cheese into a mouth-watering Louisiana inspired dish!

Bananas Foster Recipe

The original Bananas Foster was created at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans in 1951.

Eat Fresh In Louisiana – Follow Our Culinary Trails

The Louisiana Culinary Trails can guide you to some of the best food your taste buds will ever experience.

Alton Brown's Love Affair with Louisiana Cooking

Alton Brown definitely knows his way around the kitchen and he gives us his expert opinion on what makes Louisiana cuisine so special.

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Galatoire's Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

Oysters Rockefeller is a classic New Orleans dish that offers a rich sauce baked over fresh oysters.

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Classic French Onion Soup Recipe from Café Degas

This hearty and warming French Onion Soup is a winter favorite in New Orleans.

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Louisiana Seafood Boil Recipe

It's always a party in Louisiana — host your own seafood boil to bring a taste of Louisiana to you!

A Louisiana Take on Middle Eastern Cuisine

Middle Eastern immigrants have been settling into Louisiana for over a century, and with them came their famous cuisine.

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Louisiana Crawfish Étouffée Recipe

Popular around the state, etouffee literally means "smothered." This rich Creole dish can be prepared with crawfish or shrimp and is served over rice.

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Bacon Gumbo with Louisiana Oysters

Dive into this decadent holiday gumbo from Patois Restaurant.

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Absinthe Oysters Recipe from Commander's Palace

Bring this decadent New Orleans recipe to your table.

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Holiday Louisiana Oyster Dressing

This decadent and easy-to-make recipe is a perfect accompaniment for holiday dishes.

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Louisiana Food Lovers' Bucket List

This is just a small sampling of the many iconic foods you'll have to try as you explore all five regions of Louisiana.

Traditional King Cake Recipe

Sometimes its best to stick to tradition! Try this traditional King Cake recipe.

Louisiana's Famous Desserts

Sink a sweet tooth into these classic desserts straight from the Bayou State.

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Louisiana Seafood Festivals

Shrimp, oysters, crabs and crawfish. They're not just types of seafood, they are reasons to party.

Experience Louisiana's Culinary Trails

Pack up and head out for a tasty Louisiana road trip.

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Brigsten's Oysters Bienville Recipe

Discover this historic and delicious recipe for Louisiana oysters.

How to Make Roux

Roux made sound fancy but it's simple to make. Discover the different types of roux, how to cook a roux and watch the step by step instructional video.

Restaurant and Foodie Experiences in New Orleans

Believe the hype: New Orleans’ reputation for being one of America’s top food cities is well-deserved and stronger than ever.

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Creole Crab Dip Recipe

This rich and creamy crab dip recipe is the perfect appetizer.

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Louisiana's Culinary Hall of Fame

Get the guide to Louisiana's most famous dishes and where you can eat them!

Top 5 Louisiana Products to Serve with Holiday Meals

Prepare your holiday meals in style with these locally-made Louisiana products.

Louisiana Carryout - Local Products and Tasty Treats

Carry out a taste of Louisiana from each culinary region - these products make for tasty trip mementos.

25 Louisiana Travel Ideas for Food Lovers

Louisiana’s landscape and history create a culinary tradition unlike any place else - and that makes it the perfect vacation getaway for anyone who loves to eat!

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Louisiana Culinary Dictionary

The Bayou State’s flair for the exotic extends to its tongue-twisting menu of local dishes. Brush up on your Louisiana vocabulary with these ten culinary terms.

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

This traditional New Orleans dish is still a Monday staple in Louisiana homes.

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Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

This Pot O' BBQ Shrimp recipe will leave everyone delightfully happy! Its finger-licking good!

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Chicken, Andouille and Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Gumbo Festivals in Louisiana

See what's stirring at these events where hot pots of rich gumbo take center stage.

Following Emeril's New Orleans Journey

Dine at the destinations that made this celebrity chef famous.

Poppy Tooker's Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Chef Poppy Tooker, New Orleans native and resident expert on all things cooking in Louisiana kitchens, shares her famous gumbo recipe.

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Lisa White's King Cake Recipe

Try this caramelized twist on the traditional king cake!

Don't Miss Dishes - Creole Crescent Trail

Looking for recommendations of what to eat on the Creole Crescent trail? Here are some New Orleans area dishes that you definitely won't want to miss.