Where Is Creole Food From? But what is Creole food? Creole food originated in Louisiana and blends food traditions from African, European and Native cultures. It combines bold, spicy and tangy flavors ...

If making stock, rinse, shell and devein shrimp, make stock from heads and shells simmered in 1 qt. water for 30 minutes up to 4 hours. Add water as needed to yield at least 2-1/2 cups stock for ...

January in New Orleans is a curious time. The Christmas decorations are barely packed away, the last of the pecan pralines ...

I’m a proud Georgia native, but I spent my elementary school years in Louisiana. My young mother did not know anyone when she moved from the Southeast and chose to learn her new home and its people by ...

This simple shrimp creole is the perfect recipe to get you out of your dinner rut. The opposite of boring, it's loaded with spices, garlic and hot sauce. It uses pantry staples including canned ...

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Shrimp is a true seafood superstar, an economical ingredient that’s perfect for both quick-and-easy meals and special occasions. Whether grilled, sautéed, fried or baked, shrimp always delivers ...

This is a summer favorite! You can even bring your cast iron pan outside and place it on the grill. You'll see the smoke coming off the pan while these beautiful large shrimp cook. It's what I call ...

I learned this recipe when I briefly lived in New Orleans as a young woman. It was served in a casual restaurant, where I was told that the bayou and marsh shrimp had shells so fragile they could be ...