Creole Crescent

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Crawfish Bread Recipe

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

Experience Louisiana's Culinary Trails

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

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.

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Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

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

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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

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Louisiana Seafood Festivals

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

Top 5 Louisiana Products to Serve with Holiday Meals

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

Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta Recipe

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

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Southern Fried Okra Recipe

Fried okra? Yes, please!

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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.

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.

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.

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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!

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.

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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Chargrilled Oysters with Artichoke Garlic Cream Sauce

Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Remoulade by Donald Link

Crab Cakes recipe courtesy of Chef Donald Link, exerted from ‘Real Cajun – Rustic Home Cooking' from Donald Link’s Louisiana

Following Emeril's New Orleans Journey

Dine at the destinations that made this celebrity chef famous.

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Absinthe Oysters Recipe from Commander's Palace

Bring this decadent New Orleans recipe to your table.

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A Few of the Best Known Chefs of Louisiana

Discover these chefs that will make your mouth water while you devour their award-winning Louisiana dishes.

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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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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

This Louisiana staple dish will make your tastebuds realize the real meaning of comfort food.

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!

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.

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Louisiana's Culinary Lingo

The best way to learn Louisiana’s edible lingo is simply to sit down and start eating.

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Creole King Cake Ice Cream Recipe

Just in time for Mardi Gras, try this recipe for King Cake Ice Cream.

The Inside Scoop on Louisiana Gumbo

Fall’s arrival means it’s gumbo weather! Here’s what you need to know about the state’s favorite soup.

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Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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

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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.

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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.

Louisiana's Famous Desserts

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

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Lisa White's King Cake Recipe

Try this caramelized twist on the traditional king cake!

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Culinary Q&A: Dickie Brennan

Three questions with Dickie Brennan, of New Orleans’ legendary restaurant family.

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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 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.