The Best of New Orleans Cookbook: A Celebration of Bold Flavors Tyler Sweet Author

No cuisine is as recognizable as the bold Cajun and Creole cooking of New Orleans. It cannot be mistaken for anything else. The Creole influence came from early French settlers and is a fusion of French and African ancestry. The Cajun effect is Frenc... Read more

No cuisine is as recognizable as the bold Cajun and Creole cooking of New Orleans. It cannot be mistaken for anything else. The Creole influence came from early French settlers and is a fusion of French and African ancestry. The Cajun effect is French Canadian, brought by those who sought to make a home in Louisiana. Both styles of cooking are known for deep, bold flavors and seasonings. New Orleans is a city that appreciates good food and won't settle for anything else.The Best of New Orleans Cookbook is the best that New Orleans offers - and readers will be surprised how many favorite American recipes originated in New Orleans. Food is important here, as it is to you and your family.New Orleans' proximity to the Mississippi explains why so much of its cuisine is seafood - made unique and rich with Creole and Cajun seasonings. Less