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Louisiana

Shaped a little like a pirate’s boot, the Bayou State is pressed between Texas and Mississippi along the Gulf of Mexico. More storied than perhaps any other culinary region of the United States, Louisiana is where ancient culinary traditions collided, creating a uniquely American regional cuisine. Creoles and French-Canadian Cajuns adapted their Spanish- and French-inspired food traditions to make use of local ingredients like powdered sassafras leaves (known as filé powder). In a region already known for its cooking, New Orleans stands out as the undisputed food capital of the South, if not the country. New Orleans is the home of such delights as dirty rice, blackened redfish, gumbo, muffuletta sandwiches, bananas foster, king cake, soft-shell crab po'boy sandwiches, and the Crescent City breakfast of beignets and chicory-flavored coffee with steamed milk (cafe au lait).

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sarahgurl711

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

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Hi my name is Sarah and im 26. I am a stay at home mom of a beautiful baby boy Michael and I'm going to be married on St Patty's Day 07 to my wonderful fiance'! I am from New Orleans but staying in Baton Rouge becuase of Katrina and yes I lost everything I owned, but life goes on and you get stronger day by day!!

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lndrnsandi1965

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

About me: I'm mom to Kelly (age 5), and waiting on #2. I work as a nurse part-time, and my co-workers benefit from my baking habits! My husband is in the US Navy, and we've been able to li…
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Accents' PCS

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Hewitt, Texas, USA

Living In: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

About me: I am a personal chef. I am retired from the Army after 24 years. My business is Accents' Personal Chef Service

kenneiwckrockerguy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

About me: I am a 25 y/o male livivg in Tri-Cities WA. If you need some great recipes, or are in my area - hit me up... kennewickrockerguy@myhelio.com

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Broccoli Cheese Soup V

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by NATALIE29TX

I loved this recipe... I altered the recipe, I added 1(12oz) can evaporated milk, 1 2lb block of Velveeta and 1 1lb block of american ( on the velveeta shelf).. let it simmer and thicken... then I added 1 cup of 1% milk.... THE best.. if you are on a diet or are worried about clogged arteries, then DO NOT Eat....

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Coconut Crust

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by grampnana

What a great idea! Made this as the crust for a lemon meringue pie and it was a big hit. Did use 2 cups coconut with 5 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons Splenda and then followed the instructions. Thanks, Carol, for sharing this.

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Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by grampnana

This is a great pie. I used 1 1/2 cups coconut milk and 1 1/2 cups half & half instead of 3 cups half & half. Also used 1/3 cup cornstarch instead of the 1/2 cup flour. Thanks, Carol, for sharing this.

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