Every South Louisiana grandmother cooks with okra. For sure, okra in gumbo is delicious, but Susan Tauzin's shrimp and smothered okra recipe offers a distinct way to appreciate the African-born ...

Okra should be tender, but not mushy. We cook it for about two hours, stirring every half hour or so before freezing. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) Each summer, my ...

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 ...

'Joe Simmer' plugs into slow-cooking craze with recipes that have a familiar flavor INCLUDES RECIPES FOR: CREOLE CASSOULET SMOTHERED OKRA WITH SHRIMP BEEF BRAISED IN RED WINE COFFEE-CHOCOLATE POT DE ...

My Cajun chicken and rice with okra features all of your favorite South Louisiana staples in one piping hot skillet meal that practically cooks itself after the prep, y'all!! Easy on the eyes and ...

In her new cookbook, chef Melissa M. Martin takes issue with a “well-respected newspaper” that once published a recipe for making roux in a microwave. “To me, that’s like speed dating. My advice: ...

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. — Stuffed turkey wings, smothered okra, smothered pork steak and their famous shrimp stew—those are a few of the Friday specials at Glenda's Creole Kitchen. Glenda and her Creole ...

In a large non-stick or anodized skillet, combine the butter and the olive oil, heat it to sizzling, and saute the garlic over a medium flame until it releases its oils and browns slightly. Then. . ..