A Louisiana Christmas: Heritage Recipes and Hometown Celebrations

by Carol Stubbs, Nancy Rust

Overview

Cook up the spirit of the season!

Traditional recipes and statewide celebrations fill this holiday cookbook. Savory offerings from restaurant chefs and home cooks include Deer Sausage Braids and Red Beans and Rice. Delicious sweets such as Chewy Plantation Pie and Southern Ambrosia round out the meals. More than merely a collection of recipes, this book features historical tidbits that complement listings and descriptions of Yuletide events across the Pelican State. Readers will delight in this authentic collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455619795
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/25/2014
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,065,725
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Carol Stubbs, a freelance writer for more than thirty years, earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Louisiana State University and her master's in education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She was an editor of Acadiana LifeStyle for three years and was the longtime editor of a bi-annual bridal guide. A former teacher, Stubbs regularly contributes to local publications and tourism guides.


Nancy Rust taught reading for twenty-five years in Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, and Arizona. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Western Kentucky University and her master's and specialist degrees in education from Louisiana State University. Rust has written several children's books, is an accomplished poet, and has had fiction published in the Jubilee Anthology.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Introduction 8

Les Fêtes de Noël: A quick regional guide to events throughout the state 10

Louisiana Cuisine 32

Hors d'Oeuvres: Sweet and Savory Appetizers 33

Les Pains: Yeast Breads and Sweet Breads 45

Les Salades et Les Soupes: Soup, Gumbo and Salad 61

Les Légumes et Les Accompagnements: Vegetables and Dressings 81

Les Entrées: Meat, Game, Poultry 103

Les Desserts: Cakes, Pies, Cookies and Candy 131

Les Menus Spéciaux: Game Day, Réveillon, Christmas Brunch 161

Lagniappe: Beverages, Condiments, Sauces 165

Esprit de Noël: Activities for sharing the joy of Christmas 178

Neapolitan Presepio 183

Index 184