Louisiana Cookin’

2 months ago | louisianacookin.com | Daniel Schumacher

Story by Daniel Schumacher, Photography by Kyle CarpenterNew Orleans and Lafayette are often the first destinations that come to mind when considering the Louisiana food scene. With their deep roots in Creole and Cajun foodways, it makes sense that they snag many of the culinary headlines, but there is a cadre of chefs and farmers in Shreveport-Bossier who have been hard at work bringing good, clean, local food to one of the Bayou State’s overlooked corners.

2 months ago | louisianacookin.com | Daniel Schumacher

Story by Daniel SchumacherPhotography by the Gravy BoysAbout 10 years ago, a handful of guys in Lafayette’s food scene decided they wanted to spend some time together cooking, cutting up, and honing their craft. What started as a house party among friends grew into a rollicking late-night community-wide gathering on Thursdays (that may have gotten on the local authorities’ radar).

Jan 29, 2025 | louisianacookin.com | Marcelle Bienvenu

This elegant dessert is simply delicious. Strawberries Romanoff Author: Marcelle Bienvenu   ⅓ cup sugar ⅓ cup Grand Marnier or Cointreau 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and patted dry 2 cups sweetened whipped cream Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Combine the sugar, Grand Marnier (or Cointreau) and lemon zest in a large bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the strawberries and stir gently to coat evenly.

Jan 24, 2025 | louisianacookin.com | Marcelle Bienvenu

Oyster Rockefeller Soup is a creamy, luxurious dish inspired by the classic appetizer, featuring tender oysters, rich spinach, and a hint of anise for a sophisticated depth of flavor.

Jan 8, 2025 | louisianacookin.com | Jada Durden

By Jada DurdenThe Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras parade schedule kicks off each year with its historically African American krewes, the Krewe of Sobek and the Krewe of Harambee. Leading the charge, the Krewe of Sobek will roll through the streets this year on January 18, and the Krewe of Harambee will follow a month later on February 17.