Even if you’re not familiar with the name Paul Prudhomme, it’s likely you’ve enjoyed the benefits of his long and celebrated career. Prudhomme was a Louisiana-born chef who gained celebrity for his ...

Chop the trinity (onion, green bell pepper and celery), parsley and green onions. Mince garlic and set aside. Make a roux by melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the flour; ...

My first byline in The Washington Post carried the headline “Master a Cajun classic in 30 minutes with this easy shrimp étouffée.” I chose that recipe because I had complete confidence in it, and it ...

Even if you're not familiar with the name Paul Prudhomme, it's likely you've enjoyed the benefits of his long and celebrated career. Prudhomme was a Louisiana-born chef who gained celebrity for his ...

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 ...

After a big crawfish boil, there are only two things my family would make with the leftover tails: crawfish omelets or crawfish étouffée. Those weekends were always full of crawfish boiling, peeling, ...

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For this classic shrimp boil variation, throw your Baby potatoes, sweet corn, spicy sausage, lemons, and juicy shrimp tossed in plenty of Old Bay seasoning into the slow cooker with a flavorful broth ...