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A bowl of authentic Louisiana gumbo with sausage, shrimp and a blonde roux served over green chile rice.

Real Louisiana Gumbo with Sausage & Shrimp

You're going to love my family's authentic Louisiana gumbo recipe with a simple, nutty blonde roux, shrimp, sausage, okra and yes, even a few Creole tomatoes.

Cheesy shrimp stuffed garlic bread in a wooden tray with beaded trim to show a finished stuffed bread for dinner.

Shrimp Stuffed Garlic Bread

If you love shrimp, then this easy Shrimp Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe is a must-make! Fresh ciabatta bread stuffed with loads creole seasoned shrimp and hot,

Louisiana shrimp and corn chowder recipe with bacon and green onion toppings, up close to show chowder creamy texture.

Louisiana Shrimp & Corn Chowder

Cozy up with a special bowl of Louisiana Shrimp and Corn Chowder using this simple recipe. Sweet corn, tender shrimp in a velvety rich cream chowder with a

A collection of traditional Louisiana recipes served for Christmas dinner and parties.

Louisiana Holiday Favorites

From Natchitoches meat pies to easy gumbo, BBQ shrimp to etouffee, dirty rice, bread pudding & spiced pecans, everyone should enjoy a little Louisiana joy

A close up of oyster dressing on a plate with baked chicken served for dinner.

Southern Oyster Dressing

Oyster Dressing is a rich, classic southern holiday side dish made with golden cornbread, crisp French bread, spicy sausage, succulent oysters, herbs, spices

A hot Louisiana Roast Beef Po Boy Sandwich dressed with horseradish, lettuce, tomatoes and Provolone.

Roast Beef Po Boy Sandwich

A Roast Beef Po Boy is a Louisiana favorite, chock full of rich, fall-apart beef roast bathed in its own debris gravy, wrapped in crispy, light French bread

Louisiana creamed corn maque choux recipe with fresh corn and bell peppers.

Louisiana Cream Corn Maque Choux

You've never tasted creamed corn like Louisiana Cream Corn Maque Choux! Sweet, spicy and lusciously creamy, it's loaded with the rich flavors of red bell

A platter of Louisiana peel and eat shrimp served with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Louisiana Peel and Eat Shrimp

With no prep and a 2-4 minute cook time, these Louisiana Peel & Eat Shrimp aren’t just loaded up with flavor, they’re also absolutely effortless! Well

Finished photo of authentic Louisiana Dirty Rice cooked in the slow cooker for 3 1/2 hours.

Easy Crock Pot Dirty Rice

Enjoy all the savory goodness of my #1 classic Louisiana Dirty recipe with the convenience of a slow cooker. That's right! I took my family's original recipe

Easy homemade olive salad, ham, salami and provolone layered in crescent rolls to create a muffuletta sandwich ring for parties.

Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich

A fun twist on a New Orleans classic, this Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich has all the traditional layers of ham, salami, cheese and homemade olive salad

New Orleans Shrimp Etouffee cooked with creole tomatoes in a rich roux sauce that anyone can make.

Classic Louisiana Shrimp Etouffee

Enjoy the big, bold New Orleans flavors of Shrimp Etouffee with this easy recipe! Mild, sweet shrimp are smothered in a savory, spicy "seafood stew" made with

Red beans & Rice makes a classic comfort meal when served with cornbread or toasted french bread.

Louisiana Red Beans & Rice

Creamy, savory and loaded with deep, rich flavor and spices, classic Louisiana Red Beans & Rice is one pot comfort food that easily feeds a crowd and warms

The best Louisiana crab cake recipe for easy seafood dinners, appetizers and crab cake sliders.

Best Louisiana Crab Cakes

Crisp outsides and delicate sweet crab insides, Louisiana Crab Cakes are loaded with flavor and pan fried to a golden brown to create a classic southern seafood

Shrimp & crab stuffed deviled eggs are perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cookouts and parties.

Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs

Rich, creamy and deliciously savory, these Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs are stuffed with spicy seafood goodness. The perfect appetizer for parties

a sliced louisiana cinnamon king cake bun

Easy Cinnamon Roll King Cakes

This quick & easy Cinnamon Roll King Cake recipe celebrates traditional New Orleans flavor and eliminates the need to make a yeast bread from scratch.

8 natchitoches meat pies hot from the air fryer with easy thin, golden crust

Air Fryer Natchitoches Meat Pies

Traditional Louisiana Natchitoches Meat Pies have never been easier than with this short cut air fryer recipe! Roll out pie crusts make prep easy. The spicy

pralines are a traditional Christmas candy

Classic Louisiana Pralines

Wonderfully indulgent, Louisiana Pralines are all about buttery southern pecans wrapped in blankets of rich, soft, fudge-like caramel candy made from brown

dipping in spicy Louisiana remoulade sauce for seafood

Louisiana Remoulade Sauce

Easy Louisiana Remoulade Sauce is the perfect way to dress up your fish, crab cakes, burgers, veggies and more. This spicy, homemade mayonnaise-based sauce has

A close up of marinated shrimp to show herbs, spices and texture.

Louisiana Pickled Shrimp In a Jar

There aren't many recipes more southern than Louisiana Pickled Shrimp in a jar! A long- standing classic appetizer, these plump Gulf shrimp soak in a bright,

Short Cut Louisiana Biscuit Beignets

Easy Louisiana Biscuit Beignets

Fluffy pillows of canned biscuit dough, fried up golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar, are the perfect short cut for creating melt-in-your-mouth New

New Orleans Muffuletta Skewer Appetizer on a party tray

New Orleans Muffuletta Skewers

Muffuletta Skewers are a fun take on the Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich. With all the right flavors and traditional ingredients, these colorful

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Lyonnaise Potatoes- Skillet Potatoes & Sweet Onions

Another Louisiana favorite, French Lyonnaise Potatoes are simply pan-fried potatoes with crisp edges, laced with tender, caramelized sweet onions, bathed in

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Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers

Louisiana Dirty Rice was made to be stuffed into a zesty bell pepper and enjoyed! Richly savory, wonderfully aromatic, the seasoned ground beef, spicy sausage,

Easy Louisiana Sausage Jambalaya finished in cast iron skillet

Easy Louisiana Sausage Jambalaya

Sausage Jambalaya is a simple Louisiana classic that delivers deep, rich flavor in every bite!  An easy one pot meal anyone can make, jambalaya simmers

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