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Crawfish Etouffee

Crawfish Etouffee

Crawfish! Crawfish! Yes, it is crawfish time in New Orleans! The spring ushers in the beloved “mud bug”. This is crawfish season and if you happen to have any crawfish left over from a crawfish boil, then you can use them to create an etouffee 

King Cake

King Cake

It’s Carnival Time! New Orleans is predominantly Catholic, hence many traditions and celebrations surround holy days of obligation and religious events. Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany follows the twelve days of Christmas, when the three kings visited baby Jesus on January 

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 

Stuffed Cabbage (Cabbage Rolls)

Stuffed Cabbage (Cabbage Rolls)

Stuffed Cabbage Prosperity and good luck in the New Year! Cabbage Rolls and Black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on New Years Day as it was thought it would bring wealth and good luck! INGREDIENTS ~CABBAGE~ ~TOMATO SAUCE~ ~FILLING~ PREPARATION ~CABBAGE~ Boil water in an 8-quart 

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” 

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

~PIE CRUST~ INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Cut the stick of butter length wise into 4 then make 8 slices for 32 pieces and refrigerate until needed. Place the flour, salt, and sugar into the bowl of the food processor, and pulse to combine. Add the chilled butter