New Orleans: Cajun and Creole Cooking Class – Louisiana, United States

EXPERIENCE

Discover the basics of Louisiana cooking with a morning or afternoon cooking class where you will prepare New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Find out more about cajun and creole culinary traditions and folklore, followed by a meal after the class.

Enjoy the class which takes place in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. Visit the store and see some of the best locally sourced products, which is also the home of the famous Joe’s Stuff Creole Seasoning, beloved by local chefs and visitors.

Learn about the fascinating history of New Orleans, and how culture and cuisine are interwoven. Follow along and learn how to make mouth-watering creole and cajun dishes and dig in after the class. Taste some local beer, and tasty iced tea and lemonade.

At the end of the class, you will receive a coupon to use in the general store. Take home copies of the recipes so you can recreate the dishes for friends and family.

Program of Menus:

10:00 AM Class
· Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding and Pralines
· Monday: Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
· Tuesday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster and Pralines
· Thursday: Corn & Crab Bisque, Shrimp Creole, Bananas Foster & Pralines
· Friday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, Bread Pudding, Pralines

2:00 PM Class
· Saturday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup and Pralines
· Sunday, Tuesday: Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
· Monday, Thursday, Friday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
· Wednesday: Gumbo, Chicken Creole, Pralines

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn how to make New Orleans cajun and creole dishes with a cooking class
Sit back and watch the chef prepare authentic cajun and creole recipes
Discover more about the rich culinary heritage and folklore of the region
Enjoy the finished products as part of a tasty lunch with local drinks
Receive copies of the recipes and recreate cajun and creole dishes at home

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