New Orleans Home Cooking [Hardcover]

Dale Curry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2008

When people come to New Orleans, one of the first things they think of is food. Now, local food writer Dale Curry presents the recipes that can be found in many kitchens throughout the area. These recipes have stood the test of time and have become the cuisine that this city was built upon. Classic dishes such as grillades, daube, courtbouillon, and gumbo are only a few of the delicious dishes offered by this expert on New Orleans cooking.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Committed to preserving New Orleans' culinary heritage, veteran food writer Dale Curry has amassed a wealth of authentic recipes passed down through generations of families. Bursting with full flavor, the Creole and Cajun recipes in this down-home cooking compilation have stood the test of time and represent the cuisine that the city was built upon. Traditional selections such as grillades, daube, courtbouillon, and gumbo are only a few of the book's enticing offerings. When mixed with the dynamic historical influences of the Spanish and French, along with African, German, and Italian flavors, the variety of spices, herbs, techniques, and tricks unique to the Crescent City infuse New Orleans home cooking with a flavor and distinction all its own. Each featured recipe is accompanied by an anecdote from the author, seasoned by her local food expertise. From the simplest of preparations, such as Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon and Beet Salad, to the more complex flavors of Gumbo Z'herbes, Boudin, Trout Meunière, and Turtle Soup, this cookbook offers the inviting, comforting dishes that capture the treasured tastes of a New Orleans kitchen.

From the Back Cover

"[A] book of essential Southern Louisiana cuisine." --New York Times "Doing its part to salvage the city's renowned culinary legacy." --Atlanta Journal-Constitution "For anyone who loves New Orleans and the many great dishes of the city, this is the book for you. It's now on my reference shelf, and I know it will be put to good use. Thanks, Dale!" --Marcelle Bienvenu, food columnist and cookbook author "The cookbook includes [classic Creole] recipes and more, 125 in all, with gorgeous photos." --New Orleans Times-Picayune "Many of the book's contents are traditional Creole and Cajun foods from the Bayou Country." --San Antonio Express-News "Includes recipes for locally historic dishes such as Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Oyster Dressing, Southern-style Greens, Barbecued Shrimp and Louisiana's favorite jellied meat, Creole Daube." --New Orleans Magazine "Beautiful photos by local photographer Eugenia Uhl will have you licking your chops!" --Greater New Orleans Living magazine "Dale's book is a treasure trove of these recipes and one you must have in your kitchen library to preserve the classic recipes you're sure to prepare often." --Terry Thompson-Anderson, TheTexasFoodandWineGourmet.com

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (August 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589805194
• ISBN-13: 978-1589805194
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,293,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Title Says It All, March 30, 2009

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D. Scully (Ponchatoula,La.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Orleans Home Cooking (Hardcover)

Love this book. I am from New Orleans and while looking over the recipes, I noticed that a lot of them were familliar. Some were, what I thought, my mother's home cooking. I know of at least fifteen people that have purchased this book after reading through mine. Great book and would recommend to anyone who enjoys "New Orleans Home Cooking."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans Home Cooking, November 8, 2009

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Dorothy G. Duplantier (Chicago, Il.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Orleans Home Cooking (Hardcover)

This is a fabulous collection of classic recipes from New Orleans. I really enjoyed the stories that went along with each recipe. Made the stuffed mirlitons. Not only did I impress my friends, but I impressed myself! They were delicious.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes for New Orleans Cooking, December 1, 2008

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Sarah A. Bailey (Topeka Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Orleans Home Cooking (Hardcover)

I was so thrilled to find out how truly wonderful this cookbook is and the directions were comprehensive and easy to follow. The end result was FABULOUS New Orleans food!!















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