The Essential Louisiana Cookbook

A stunning collection of 50 traditional (and some non-traditional) Louisiana recipes. An absolute must have for your kitchen or a perfect gift for a Louisiana food lover.
Louisiana is one of the few places in America having retained its distinct culinary identity. Cajun and Creole mix with French, Spanish, African, Native American, Caribbean and German cultures, among others, to create a tasty gumbo, simmered in a flavorful roux of history and finished off with a healthy douse of political hot sauce pick your favorite brand. Author Stanley Dry Louisiana Life Kitchen Gourmet columnist, former senior editor of Food & Wine magazine and accomplished cook brings all of the history, culture and spice together in his first book, The Essential Louisiana Cookbook, a Louisiana Life product by Renaissance Publishing. From classics, such as red beans and rice and a variety of delectable gumbos, to modern creations sure to become weeknight traditions, this collection of recipes is sure to become a go-to for native Louisianans and those new to the state s rich culinary landscape.

Stanley Dry writes the Kitchen Gourmet column for Louisiana Life magazine. Formerly senior editor of Food & Wine magazine, he is co-author of Gulf South, published by Compass American Guides. His articles on food, cooking, wine, restaurants and travel have appeared in Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times and Acadiana Profile, among others. He lives in New Iberia.