Louisiana Cookin'

Louisiana Cookin' is the only national magazine for the connoisseur of Louisiana's unique culture, cuisine, and travel destinations - and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet! Each issue contains more than 50 authentic recipes, with tips from professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Louisiana Cookin’ • March/April 2024 Volume 27, Issue 2

Editors Letter

New & Irresistible

Strawberry Season • SWEET BERRIES, TANGY BALSAMIC GLAZE, AND CRUNCHY BREAD MAKE ONE EASY AND DELICIOUS SEASONAL SNACK

Crazy about Crawfish • IN THE BAYOU STATE, CRAWFISH HAS A SEASON OF ITS OWN

My Cucuzza Bella • THIS UNDERRATED GOURD DESERVES A SPOT AT THE TABLE

Carrying on the Chase Legacy • CHEF EDGAR “DOOK” CHASE IV IS STARTING A NEW CHAPTER

Essential Rice Dishes • LOUISIANANS KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT TAKING A HUMBLE INGREDIENT LIKE RICE AND TURNING IT INTO A MUST-HAVE ELEMENT OF THE TASTIEST MEALS

Boudin 5 Ways • THIS QUINTESSENTIAL LOUISIANA SAUSAGE IS JUST BEGGING TO BE ENJOYED EVERY WHICH WAY

Sweet Side of Rice • ENJOY THIS BAYOU STATE GRAIN AFTER DINNER WITH THIS INSPIRED COLLECTION OF RICE-FILLED TREATS

Family Feast • COME TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AROUND THIS FRESH AND FLAVORFUL MEAL

Born on the Bayou • WHETHER YOU’VE HEARD OF THIS LOUISIANA NATIVE’S BAYOU ADVENTURES YET OR NOT, THE NEW EDITOR AT LARGE OF LOUISIANA COOKIN’, JEAN-PAUL BOURGEOIS, IS USING HIS FAMILY ROOTS AND LONG-LASTING FRIENDSHIPS TO ENTERTAIN AND FEED FELLOW FISHING AND GAME ENTHUSIASTS

Cajun Country Eats • A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE BITES FROM ALL OVER ACADIANA

Pretty Pastels • LIGHTLY SPRINKLED WITH A DELICATE FRUIT-INFUSED SUGAR MIXTURE, THESE LOVELY COOKIES ARE AS SWEET AS CAN BE FOR SPRING

Freshly Fried • THERE’S NO NEED TO ORDER TAKEOUT WHEN YOU CAN STIR UP THIS DOWN-THE-BAYOU SPIN ON SHRIMP FRIED RICE QUICKER THAN YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN IT DELIVERED

J.T. Meleck Distillers • CRAFT SPIRITS MADE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF LOUISIANA

Po’ Boy Save the Day • TAKE A BREAK FROM CRAWFISH WITH THIS ICONIC SANDWICH

Nina Compton • BRINGING A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN TO THE CRESCENT CITY

The Honeymoon Phase • HOW WORKING IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY GIVES A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON ALL OF LIFE’S STAGES

Index & Resources

Fields of Grain