November/December 2018

Louisiana Cookin'

Authentic Cajun & Creole Cuisine

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Editor’s Letter
IN LOUISIANA, we take our celebrations seriously. From bonfires down the Mississippi River to upwards of 300,000 twinkling lights decorating downtown Natchitoches, we know how to pass a good time during the holiday season. As much as we’ll be out exp
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Season’s Eatings
FROM THE FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES in Lutcher to the Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration in Lake Charles to the big daddy of them all, Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, Louisiana is lighting up and cooking all of your favorites for the holid
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Restaurateur Chat: Crystal Hinds
I caught up with Crystal Hinds, owner of Effervescence, a Champagne and sparkling wine-focused restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Apparently, every day is a celebration at Effervescence: Tell us a bit about Effervescence. We
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Duck Country
LOCATED NEAR THE END OF THE MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY, the bird migration route that follows the Mississippi River from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, north Louisiana is renowned for duck hunting. Chef Cory Bahr, a Monroe native, has long been passionate abo
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AFIELD & AFLOAT CONTINUED
MAKES 1 QUART 1¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground turmeric2½ cups apple cider vinegar1½ tablespoons fresh minced ginger2 large cloves garlic, crushed1½ tablespoons mustard seedsPinch crushed red pepper¾ pound sliced P
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Layers Of Berries
WE OFTEN FIND OURSELVES wanting something a bit lighter to round out our holiday meals. Fluffy angel food cake, ripe strawberries, and cheesecake-flavored pudding layered in a trifle make a dainty yet crave-worthy option that will still satisfy your
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Sweet Tart
BACKYARD BRANCHES IN SOUTH LOUISIANA are full with kumquats during the winter, and while the tiny citrus fruit can be eaten raw—skin included—we love using the sweet-and-sour orbs in new ways. This year, we’ll be blending them into a sweet vinaigrett
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A Cut Above The Rest
NEW ORLEANS IS KNOWN the world over for shrimp po’ boys, chargrilled oysters, shrimp and okra gumbo, and boiled crawfish. But even in this seafood-obsessed town, steak houses are still an integral part of its culinary history and have placed New Orle
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Artfully Crafted
LONGTIME READERS OF LOUISIANA COOKIN’ will likely be familiar with Chef Ryan Trahan. Ryan, who previously owned Dark Roux in Lafayette, was among our 2017 class of Chefs to Watch. At the end of 2017, the chef made a decision to close his Dark Roux ch
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Homemade FOR THE HOLIDAYS
GIVING HOMEMADE GIFTS to friends and family is a great way to spread holiday cheer and share the flavors of the season. These sweet treats come together in a snap and can be presented in jars, bottles, or tins adorned with festive ribbons and greener
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Passion For Tradition
I grew up the youngest grandchild in a full-blooded Italian family in Luling in the 1960s. My paternal grandparents, Grandma Jenny and Grandpa John, owned Busalacchi’s Restaurant and Papa John’s Pool Hall. For decades, these were favorite spots for l
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Feast OF THE SEVEN FISHES
During the holidays, many Italian American families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, known as La Vigilia in Southern Italy. This traditional seafood feast, which is held before midnight on Christmas Eve, consists of at least seven different t
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Best-Ever HOLIDAY SIDES
MAKES 6 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided1½ tablespoons plus 6 teaspoons sugar, divided⅓ cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)1 cup whole milk1 cup fresh challah bread
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Dazzling Desserts
MAKES ABOUT 16 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar¼ cup granulated sugar1 large egg, room temperature½ teaspoon vanilla extract1½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons dark-roast instant coffee granules1 teaspoon bakin
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Stirring The Pot
There is perhaps no dish considered more emblematic of Louisiana than gumbo. Tell anyone you are from or visiting the state, and the next thing they say typically has something to do with gumbo. They might proclaim their favorite place to eat gumbo o
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Blissful Bites
WE CAN’T IMAGINE THE HOLIDAYS in Louisiana without pecans. One of our favorite ways to serve them this time of year is by tucking them into Pecan Tassies, the classic Southern dessert that resembles miniature pecan pies. With a tender crust (and a li
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Better Broiled
DOUSED IN A GARLICKY BUTTER SAUCE and covered with cheese, chargrilled oysters are a tasty New Orleans tradition, and making them at home couldn’t be easier. In this version, we blended the classic flavor profile with some additional fresh herbs, and
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Pecan Perfection
MIKE GUIDRY ALWAYS DREAMED of owning an organic farm, a dream that started becoming a reality in 2014. “It all fell into place,” says Connie Guidry, Mike’s wife and their farm’s co-owner. “I was having a Bible study at my house and someone mentioned
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HOLIDAY Gift Guide from our Partners
Featuring Praline Pecans, Creamy Pralines, and Chewy Pralines, this special edition gift tin is sure to make your holidays sweet. In 1969, the Regard family began working on their pecan farm along the Cane River, and in 1985, they founded the Cane Ri
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The New Cajun Cooking
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there are people who have never before experienced the thrill of preparing a Cajun meal. And while Cajun cuisine is particular and filled with nuances, Chef Isaac Toups insists that it is not mysterious, and within his debut cookbo
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Coastal Catch
AT SEAWORTHY, the oyster-focused restaurant in New Orleans’ Ace Hotel, 2013 Chef to Watch Daniel Causgrove is committed to responsible seafood sourcing and sustainability. In addition to oysters from the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and West Coast, Daniel
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Making Spirits Bright
AFTER THANKSGIVING, we usually begin our Rèveillon season here in New Orleans. Orignally, Rèveillon dinners were lavish celebrations held at home after midnight on Christmas Eve. Today, the tradition is carried on at restaurants throughout the city d
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Events
Since 2002, Chef Emeril Lagasse and chefs from across the United States have gathered together in New Orleans for Boudin, Bourbon & Beer. The name speaks for itself: Attendees can expect demonstrations and samples of the Cajun staple in addition to h

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