• 1 1/2 cups peanut oil, for frying
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper
• 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2-pounds), rinsed, patted dry and cut into 8 pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Chopped dill pickle, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Louisiana Fried Chicken

• 12 savory (unsweetened) crêpes
• 8 ounces fresh, unseasoned goat cheese
• 3/4 ounce (about 1½ tablespoons) minced shallots
• Pinch plus 1 tablespoon salt, in all
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper,diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
• 1/4 cup julienned tomato
• 1½ tablespoons Chardonnay
• 1½ tablespoons flour
• 1½ tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 1 cup fresh, peeled Louisiana crawfish tails
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 3 cups heavy cream

Louisiana Crawfish Crepes with Goat Cheese Filling

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• Three cups chicken broth
• pinch of saffron, crumbled
• olive oil
• 1½ lbs pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Kosher or sea salt
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1½ cups Arborio rice
• 1 cup shelled edamame or baby lima beans
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 dozen Louisiana shrimp, peeled and deveined

Shrimp & Pork Paella

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• 6 large speckled trout fillets
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cajun seasoning, to taste
• plain flour, for dusting
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, in all
• 1 (4-ounce) package slivered, blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Trout Almandine

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• 2 large ripe Creole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, in all
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound Louisiana shrimp (21-25 count)
• 4 ounces arugula
• Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, for serving
• (recipe follows)
• fresh soft herbs, for garnish, such as
• parsley, tarragon, or chives
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Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Makes about 1 1/4 cups dressing 

• 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced preserved lemon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana honey
• 1/2 teaspoon minced shallot
• 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• to taste

• 4 teaspoons cracked coriander
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 pounds Louisiana brown shrimp, skewered
• Fresh Basil Pesto (recipe here)

Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Pesto

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• 1/4 cup Louisiana popcorn rice
• 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 pound duck livers, cleaned of veins and fat
• 1 onion, small dice
• 5 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped
• 1 bunch green onion, finely sliced
• kosher salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Dough

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk

Country-Style Meat Pies

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• 1 lb dark red kidney beans
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups onion, finely chopped
• 1½ cups green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 3 bay leaves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Notes: Be sure to use beans labeled “dark red kidney beans”, and not simply “red beans”. The latter lack the deep, almost smoky flavor essential to this dish, and are softer in texture – more like pinto beans.

Slow Cooked Red Beans and Rice

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• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Creole mustard
• 2 tablespoons chives or green onions 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 pounds large shrimp, cooked in seasoned water, then peeled and deveined 
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Marinated Shrimp and Corn

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• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, diced 
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cans tomato sauce 
• 2 15-ounce cans crushed tomato
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 cup shrimp stock or water
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste 
• thyme, to taste
• parsley

Grits

• 4 ears corn, roasted 
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups grits
• 1/2 cup Parmesan

Shrimp

• 36 Louisiana shrimp (16–20 count)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish
• green onions, for garnish

Creole Shrimp & Grits 

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