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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Contrary to popular belief, not all Creole food is spicy. It is, however, very well-seasoned with big and bold flavors, starting ...

Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to Lent's self-reflective, sacrificing feel, Mardi Gras celebrates the joy of ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Classic New Orleans style shrimp dish served in a rich sauce with a trinity of vegetables over a serving of creamy grits. The name of this dish can be misleading if you’ve never had it before. Most ...

This Easy Shrimp Creole recipe brings the heart of New Orleans right to your kitchen in under an hour and all in one pot! This classic dish is flavor-packed and full of perfectly cooked plump shrimp ...

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 ...

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 ...