The Little New Orleans Cookbook: Fifty-Seven Classic Creole Recipes That Will Enable Everyone to Enjoy the Special Cuisine of New Orleans [Hardcover]

Gwen McKee (Author), Joseph A. Arrigo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1991

Want to capture the cuisine of New Orleans? Here it is! Now you can re-create that special Crescent City magic right in your own kitchen.

In the same manner and style of The Little Gumbo Book, author Gwen McKee presents fifty-seven classic New Orleans dishes, with entertaining notes and stories woven throughout. All are popular favorites that originated in, became famous in, or simply are enjoyed in New Orleans.

In clear presentations that include microwave, low-calorie and substitution suggestions, there are easy methods for Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Etouffee, Remoulade Sauce, Seafood Gumbo and Blackened Redfish, as well as a way to prepare Perfect Boiled Shrimp—with an incredible sauce.

Ever heard of calas, mirlitons, courtbouillon, grillades, cushaw or maque chou? Delicious, and all quite achievable. Learn secrets to success with red beans and rice, po-boys, muffulettas and Oysters Rockefeller. there are two special seasonings to highlight your Creole cooking, and so many things to do with French bread—wait till you try Frenchies!

Within these pages, you will learn how simple it is to make yummy Chocolate Eclairs, to flambe elegant Bananas Foster, to bake a fun Mardi Gras King Cake, to whip up a batch of Creamy Pralines...Mmmmm...welcome to delicious New Orleans!

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About the Author

Gwen McKee, a native Louisianian, has had the good fortune to enjoy New Orleans cooking all her life. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Gwen considered "going to New Orleans" the ultimate treat, always a wonderful eating experience whether it was in the home of her grandmother or an aunt or cousin, or dining out. She has written The Little Gumbo Book and edited Best of the Best from Louisiana, two of the most popular cookbooks in Louisiana. As director of her own publishing company (Quail Ridge Press), she personally edits all cookbooks, both editorially and "tastefully" in her favorite office—the kitchen.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Quail Ridge Press (October 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937552429
• ISBN-13: 978-0937552421
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious, authentic recipes; clear instructions., January 21, 1998

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This review is from: The Little New Orleans Cookbook: Fifty-Seven Classic Creole Recipes That Will Enable Everyone to Enjoy the Special Cuisine of New Orleans (Hardcover)

Absolutely the best Louisiana cookbook out there! As a native of south Louisiana, I've never found a Louisiana cookbook that has truly authentic dishes--like the ones I grew up with--but this one does. And every recipe I've tried from this book has been delicious. It's not a large book, but EVERY recipe is worth making.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent recipes clearly explained, March 20, 2000

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This review is from: The Little New Orleans Cookbook: Fifty-Seven Classic Creole Recipes That Will Enable Everyone to Enjoy the Special Cuisine of New Orleans (Hardcover)

This is one of the finest cookbooks I've used and definitely the best I've seen with regards to New Orleans cuisine. The recipes rarely require anything extraordinary and substitutes are suggested in those rare cases where required. In addition, she adds pronunciations which are often helpful for those of us who are creloe deprived.

Ms. McKee has done a fantastic job bringing the recipes to life. I could smell the fresh pralines cooling in her kitchen and couldn't wait to make a batch of my own. If you love Southern cooking, this small book will be a wonderful guide.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simple cookbook of fifty-seven classic Creole recipes, November 11, 2004

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This review is from: The Little New Orleans Cookbook: Fifty-Seven Classic Creole Recipes That Will Enable Everyone to Enjoy the Special Cuisine of New Orleans (Hardcover)

Gwen Mckee'sThe Little New Orleans Cookbook is a simple cookbook of fifty-seven classic Creole recipes, from trout amandine to jambalaya to New Orleans vs. microwave bread pudding, and more. Straightforward instructions, along with notes offering delicious variations or bits of history and tradition, make the recipes easy-to-follow. An excellent introduction to a wondrous and flavorful style of food preparation, The Little New Orleans Cookbook is a marvelous addition to personal and professional ethnic cookbook collections.