Muffuletta

Muffuletta

As with many other international influences on New Orleans, Italians immigrated in the 1800’s and brought their specialties and love of food with them. This delicious New Orleans Italian Sandwich was created by Lupo Salvadore, who opened the Central Grocery in the French Quarter in 

Corn and Crab Bisque

Corn and Crab Bisque

Bisque is a creamy, well-seasoned soup that originated in France. It includes the strained broth of crustaceans such as lobster, shrimp, crab and crawfish. This delicious delicate soup is an elegant dish for the holidays or the New Orleans Réveillon [REH-vee-on] dinner, which means “awakening” 

Gumbo

Gumbo

Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp Gumbo “It is time to put on a pot of gumbo! ” When the weather turns a little cooler in New Orleans, it is time to prepare a hearty warm pot of gumbo! INGREDIENTS PREPARATION ~CHICKEN~ Remove fat from the chicken