Master the art of all the most delectable styles of Louisiana cooking, from Cajun to Creole, rural Acadiana to down-home New Orleans, in more than 100 easy-to-use recipes.

George Graham--a lifelong Louisianan, a former chef and restaurateur, and now an award-winning food writer and blogger--is abrilliant cook, a warm, funny, and engaging storyteller, and an ace photographer. He brings all these talents alive inFresh from Louisiana,his second cookbook, following on the heels of his masterfulAcadiana Table.George makes Louisiana cooking not justeasy for home cooks to learn, butfun, too.

The recipes range from George's pitch-perfect versions of classic Louisiana dishes to imaginative, brand-new ideas that use the signature flavors of the region's cuisines in utterly new ways. You canstarta glorious Louisiana meal with a Corn and Crab Bisque, a Crawfish Boil Chowder, or Mini Bell Peppers Stuffed with Crabmeat. For amain course, why not try a Pork Roast with Apple Pan Gravy, Crisp Chicken Thighs with Creole Jasmine Rice, or a Gulf Shrimp Pasta Primavera? There are lots ofdesserts, too, like Praline Pumpkin Pie, Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Sandwich, and Sweet Potato Pie Brlée, plussides,sandwiches,drinks, andbreakfast and brunchfare.

For soul-satisfying everyday dinners with family to amazing weekend feasts with friends, this beautiful book--withmore than 100 color photos--brings the intriguing and delicious flavors of Louisiana home, wherever you might live. Fresh From Louisiana Cookbook