A taste of New Orleans--right in your own kitchen

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 delightful scent of Creole and Cajun cooking wafting through the streets. Let The Best of New Orleans Cookbook transport you there with amazing dishes--straight out of Bourbon Street--you can make right in your own home.

More than just decadent recipes, you'll find the flavor of NOLA all over this New Orleans cookbook--from profiles of iconic culinary landmarks like Caf du Monde to where to find the ingredients that define its cooking, like andouille, crawfish, and Louisiana hot sauce. Because eating and drinking go hand and hand in New Orleans, you'll also find recipes for the libations it's most famous for--so mix yourself up a Sazerac, grab this New Orleans cookbook, and let's get cookin'

Inside The Best of New Orleans Cookbook you'll find:

• Top five picks--A local's guide to favorite places and things to do when visiting, including the five best bars and spots to enjoy raw oysters.
• Cook with confidence--Learn what the Cajun Holy Trinity is, how to whip up a roux, and what it takes to fry like a pro.
• A little something extra--Look for a lagniappe at the end of most every recipe for tips, tricks, and historical highlights related to the dish.

Enjoy Big Easy cooking with this fun, easy New Orleans cookbook.