Complete Cajun Cookbook: 100 Home-Cooked Bayou Classics

by Brette McWhorter Sember Attorney at Law, Ryan Boudreaux

Overview

Cook like a Cajun with 100 authentic recipes

Cajun food has deep roots in home-style country cooking and the rich heritage of Cajun culture, which combine to create unique flavors you can't find anywhere else. The Complete Cajun Cookbook makes it simple to capture those flavors in your own kitchen, with detailed instructions for mastering regional cooking techniques and a comprehensive collection of beloved recipes.

What differentiates this book from other New Orleans cookbooks:

• An overview of Cajun cooking—Get a crash course on the history of Cajun cuisine, and learn how to master regional cooking techniques.
• Tips for stocking a Cajun kitchen—Discover the ingredients that set Cajun cuisine apart, and find an easy recipe for throwing together your own Cajun seasoning.
• Classic and creative recipes—Explore an enticing mix of traditional favorites and modern Cajun cooking, from Seafood Gumbo to Corn Maque Choux.

Bring home the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with this top choice in Louisiana cookbooks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638079132
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	12/28/2021
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Brette McWhorter Sember is a retired attorney and mediator who practiced law in New York. Her practice included consumer issues, bankruptcy, and Better Business Bureau mediation. She has taught classes about credit and debt for online universities and community education programs and frequently writes about credit and debt issues. Sember has authored over 30 other books and her work has appeared in over 200 publications. Her web site is BretteSember.com.

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 The Cajun Way 1

Chapter 2 The Cajun Kitchen 15

Chapter 3 Breakfast 25

Chapter 4 Appetizers 39

Chapter 5 Soups and Stews 59

Chapter 6 Meat and Poultry 83

Chapter 7 Seafood 111

Chapter 8 Vegetables and Salads 135

Chapter 9 Desserts 157

Measurement Conversions 185

Resources 186

Index 188

Editorial Reviews

"If you love New Orleans and its food, this is the cookbook for you! Chef Boudreaux takes us on a delicious journey through Cajun Country. The recipe classics are easy to follow. I especially appreciate the culinary tips and alternatives given for harder-to-find food items if you live outside the bayou. You will enjoy cooking, and it makes a great gift for family and friends too!" —Maria Alamo, registered dietitian, nutrition and health educator

From the Publisher