The Best of New Orleans Cookbook - by Ryan Boudreaux (Paperback)

About the Book

"Just like a big bowl of gumbo, New Orleans is a melting pot of cultures and flavors. Its vibrant cuisine is as unique as the city itself, evidenced by the ... scent of Creole and Cajun cooking wafting through the streets. Let [this book] transport you there with amazing dishes--straight out of Bourbon Street--you can make right in your own home"--Publisher marketing.

Book Synopsis

Take a bite out of the Big Easy with this Cajun cookbook

Just like a big pot of gumbo, New Orleans is a melting pot of cultures and culinary inspirations, from early Creole cuisine and Cajun cooking to the more recent influences of German, Italian, and Vietnamese immigrants. The Best of New Orleans Cookbook captures the spirit of the city with evocative recipes and tales of beloved culinary traditions.

What sets this cookbook apart:

50 iconic recipes--Learn to make some of the city's signature dishes, like Hot Roast Beef Po'Boys, Black-eyed Pea Jambalaya, Beignets, and King Cake. Then wash your meal down with a classic NOLA cocktail, like a Sazerac or a Pimm's Cup.

Learn some lagniappes--A Southern Louisiana colloquialism, lagniappe means "a little something extra." That's exactly what you'll get with every recipe, be it a quick Cajun cooking tip or the history behind a particular dish.

Top 5 travel picks--Experience the city like a local with advice on can't-miss hot spots for breakfast, raw oysters, and happy hour drinks, as well as landmarks and cultural touchstones.

Eat your way through Bourbon Street and beyond with The Best of New Orleans Cookbook.

Review Quotes

"If you want an introduction to New Orleans flavors that gives you a sampling of the most popular dishes, this is a good option. The recipes are easy to follow and it's a conveniently sized paperback book so you don't have to worry about getting your phone/tablet/device dirty while cooking from it!" -- Amazon customer

"This book is an excellent source of information on Cajun/Creole cooking for people like me who know little or nothing about it. It includes cultural, historical, and current information that serves the reader very well. I love the information in towards the back of the book for online ordering and the history of the famous bars and restaurants is invaluable." -- Amazon customer

"This is a cookbook written with care and great detail and love for New Orleans cuisine. Unfamiliar spices or techniques are explained so well and in an organized way. What a teacher Ryan is!" -- Amazon customer

About the Author

RYAN BOUDREAUX was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and has more than 37 years of professional culinary experience in and around New Orleans. He has a wealth of food knowledge that he loves to share in his cookbooks and on his blog, CajunChefRyan.com.