November/December 2021

Louisiana Cookin'

Authentic Cajun & Creole Cuisine

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Louisiana Cookin’
EDITOR Caitlin Watzke SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Meg Lundberg CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Laura Bellucci, John D. Folse, Daniel Schumacher CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHY Mac Jamieson SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER John O’Hagan PHOTOGRAPHERS Jim Ba
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Editors Letter
THE HOLIDAYS are a special time of year when we hold our loved ones closer, and that is even more important this holiday season as Louisiana recovers from Hurricane Ida. At the time this issue was going to press, Ida had just dealt our beautiful stat
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New & Irresistible
PRESENTED BY CAMELLIA BRAND This upscale casual eatery from Ben Herrera of 121 Artisan Bistro and Calla opened in mid-April in a building that was once home to a specialty grocery store. Diners will find a fun and vibrant menu full of Latin and Asian
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Side Dish Shake-Up
ALTHOUGH TURKEY OR HAM is the centerpiece of most holiday dinners, the sides often steal the show. But amidst all the hearty casseroles, creamy mashed potatoes, and baked macaroni and cheese that abound this time of year, it can be a relief to find a
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Meyer Lemons
MEYER LEMONS are one of our favorite ways to brighten up winter recipes. Thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, this flavor-packed citrus is a popular backyard tree in Louisiana. Meyer lemons have a smooth golden peel that is th
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Culinary Ghosts of Holidays Past
AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON rolls around, I cannot help but ponder the culinary ghosts of family Thanksgivings, Christmases, and New Years past. A cup of gruel may have satisfied Ebenezer Scrooge on that fateful Christmas Eve, but to that dreary meal, I re
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Feast Of The Seven Fishes
IF YOU TALK with an Italian American New Orleanian about the Feast of the Seven Fishes, you’re likely to get an earful of stories of their favorite dishes at the traditional Christmas Eve fête. Pose the same question to an Italian or Sicilian, and th
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French Countryside Cooking
Jane’s French Cuisine 618 E. University Ave. • Lafayette 337.534.0442 janesfrenchcuisine.com AFTER COOKING AROUND THE COUNTRY, Lafayette-born William Baxter returned to his hometown to open Jane’s French Cuisine last fall. The traditional French rest
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Very Merry Desserts
MAKES ABOUT 36 These cream puffs evoke the flavors of café au lait with a coffee-infused whipped cream filling. ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed½ cup water½ cup whole milk2 teaspoons granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup all-purpose flour5 large eg
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Festive Gifts for Food Lovers
MAKES 20 A combination of salted pistachios and white chocolate gives these cookies a delicious sweet and salty flavor. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar¼ cup granulated sugar¼ teaspoon kosher salt1 egg yolk, room temperature1
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New Ways with Beans
Few dishes are as synonymous with New Orleans as red beans and rice. In the Crescent City, eating red beans and rice on Mondays is a beloved culinary tradition that began in the days when laundry was done byhand. This dish didn’t require much attenti
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Elegant Holiday Feast
Whatever the occasion, these crowd-pleasing recipes will make for a party your guests won’t soon forget. Instead of turkey or ham, try a whole chicken cooked with lemon, garlic, and olive salad for a main dish that’s packed with flavor. Plus, we’ve i
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Louisiana’s Best: Taking the Cake
If you have a craving for cake that just won’t quit, Louisiana has lots of fantastic cake makers to help satisfy your sweet tooth. From showstopping layer cakes (including New Orleans’ beloved doberge variety) and cupcakes to cookie cakes and chiffon
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Southern Staple
BUTTERMILK PIE is an old-fashioned Southern dessert that uses simple ingredients to create an extraordinary result. Made with staples such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and buttermilk, this classic has a flaky crust and a rich, custardy filling that
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Leftover Makeover
IF YOU’VE EVER WONDERED what to do with extra turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas—other than making turkey gumbo—we have the perfect way to make sure none of it goes to waste. With the help of chopped vegetables, tasso, and refrigerated piecrust, t
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Cane Syrup
CANE SYRUP is a time-honored tradition in south Louisiana. Made by grinding sugarcane and boiling down the juice in open kettles until it reduces, the result is a thick syrup with a sweet, slightly smoky flavor. The main producer of cane syrup is C.S
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It’s Gonna Be Good Y’all
BRENDA GANTT shared her first cooking video on Facebook early on during the COVID-19 pandemic to teach others from her church how to make biscuits. The post garnered millions of views in just two weeks, and today, she shares videos demonstrating home
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Yuletide Reflections
WHEN I OPENED BELLE ÉPOQUE in 2019, it was everything you would expect from an opening on Bourbon Street. Needless to say, during the 2019 holiday season, I spent the majority of my hours in the Old Absinthe House building. We had a Christmas tree se
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Index & Resources
Garlic White Bean Dip, 64 Pickled Shrimp, 73 Christmas Tree Absinthe, 93 Ghosts of Christmas Present, 93 Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail, 74 Mint Simple Syrup, 74 Pear and Cranberry Cane Syrup Toast, 85 Brown Sugar Frosting, 49 Butter Pecan Cake, 49 Butt

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