The muffuletta originated when Italian merchants working in the markets of New Orleans placed a mixture of broken green and black olives on loaves of round Italian bread known as “muffs.”
This light, bright take on a classic summer chowder uses corn in two forms: fresh kernels and canned hominy to double the flavor. It is creamy, comforting, and can be enjoyed all summer long. Serve it in big bowls with a side of crusty bread.
I can think of no better egg dish or one more beautifully presented than Eggs à la Crème, which was served to all our Bed-and-Breakfast guests at Bittersweet Plantation.
Oh, I see! You think roasted beets and strawberries don’t go together. Well, I’m here to change your mind. This is one of my all-time favorite combinations in a salad!
Romantics say that it’s the simple things in life that are best. Well if that’s so, then this straightforward zucchini and squash salad should set hearts aglow.
July is National Picnic Month. This quick and easy macaroni salad full of veggies, cheese and flavor is the perfect item for the sunny day outdoor excursion. It’s really great for any occasion!
On a hot summer day nothing beats a crisp, cool salad with a zesty vinaigrette. Incorporate our favorite summertime fruits into both the salad and the dressing, and you have a showstopper on your hands.
When you hear the term baked beans, immediately your mind reflects on a luscious, rich and flavorful bean dish simmered for hours in a multitude of ingredients.
Pecan rice dressing is found on most holiday tables in South Louisiana. It incorporates the best ingredients of Bayou Country including seafood, meat, and nuts.
Various greens have always been an important southern staple. These greens tend to grow in poor soil and are often found growing where little else grows.
Lucky leftovers from crawfish boils inspire a myriad of clever dishes. This spicy Louisiana riff on crab cakes strikes the perfect balance between filler and crawfish.
This traditional Irish Stew is the perfect dish for a cool St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Lamb stew meat works great here, but if you’re not a fan, feel free to substitute with beef.
Braising is a process of cooking food in a little water over a long period of time. This method is used on tougher cuts of meat to guarantee tenderness.
Fire-roasting the tomatoes concentrates the sugars and gives them a nice, smoky finish. Join us to support St. Vincent de Paul with this delicious soup!
St. Joseph’s Day, or the “feast day of St. Joseph,” is on March 19th. Today, we celebrate St. Joseph Day and crawfish season with Crawfish Spaghetti and Fava Beans.
This Italian pasta dish is usually made up of eggs, cheese and bacon. However, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, feel free to add your favorite ingredients such as lobster, shrimp or even vegetables.
It is believed this dish originated when the country butchers preparing the boucherie sliced thin pieces of fresh pork and pan-fried these with sliced onions.
Stacker investigated the signature drink of Louisiana history using information from official state websites, news, culinary profiles, and historic reports.
This beverage was inspired by Jean Lafitte and his pirates stealing chocolate and candy in Barataria Bay. Complete with peppermint schnapps and rum, your friends and family will be asking for this recipe, no doubt.