New Orleans Cookbook

Two hundred eighty-eight delicious recipes carefully worked out so that you can reproduce, in your own kitchen, the true flavors of Cajun and Creole dishes. The New Orleans cookbook whose authenticity dependability, and wealth of information have made it a classic. more

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From: Amazon
Posted: Feb-20-2009

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

Absolutely the best and truest reference for New Orleans cooking. I've owned a copy of this book ever since it was first published in 1975, wore my way through a hardcover copy, and now own it in paperback (again). It's simply the most reliable, best researched book for real New Orleans...

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Posted: Feb-05-2009

Authentic Recipes

I wanted a cook book so that I could make New Orleans foods at home way over here in CA. I found this book to be thorough, concise, helpful, and authentic. Exactly what I wanted. I highly reccommend.

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Posted: Jan-12-2009

Belongs in every cook's library

This book was first printed in 1975. I have the 9th edition, printed in 1982.The recipe for sausage jambalaya is one of the greatest recipes from any town, any culture that I know of.I have a friend in Florida who flies here to Chicago once a year to eat in the best restaurants in town with us...

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Posted: Jan-07-2009

A Tried and True Favorite

I am a native of New Orleans and have taught cooking for over thirty years. I have had this cookbook since 1975 and it is my most used source for many of my Creole and Cajun dishes. I have not come across a bad recipe yet. If you were only able to have one book on New Orleans cooking, this is...

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Posted: Feb-15-2008

Want a taste of New Orleans? This is the book for you

Origional New Orleans recipes! Easy to work with and helpful hints for substuting what you have on hand. How to make the special seasonings that make Cajun/Creole food unique! Spicey does not necessarily mean, hot! Great history of the different folks and festivals that make New Orleans...

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Posted: Aug-19-2007

One of the Best New Orleans Cookbooks

"New Orleans Cookbook" By Richard Collin is a terrific introduction to the cajan and creole cooking styles that NOLA is known for. To be able to understand how typical New Orleanians cook, one must attempt to understand both the culture and the region of Southern Louisiana. The recipes within...

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Posted: Aug-10-2007

Break Out The Cast Iron !

I've got the Eighth, July 1980 printing. On page 40, The Collins' indicate that the Oyster & Sausage Jambalaya is their favorite. Use the cast iron for preparation, follow the directions explicitly (You'll use a little "elbow grease" on this one), and you won't be disappointed. It's my favorite...

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Posted: Jul-24-2007

You probably don't need my 2 cents at this point...............

10 years I lived on the Gulf Coast and spentmany, many days in New Orleans. When the time came I knew I was eventually going to leave, I spent months searching for a book which would allow me to take the food I loved with me. This is the book I chose & have loved it for years!!!!!!!!!!It is...

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Posted: Mar-14-2007

No Need for Another Creole Cookbook!!!

My husband received this cookbook for his birthday, by my sister, some 15 years ago. But I am the one that used and took it over!!! I didn't even know how to really cook, but was able to make superb dishes, without fail, everytime. And since then, this cookbook has been well used!!! There are...

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Posted: Oct-15-2006

Must-Have Book

Written by the "New Orleans Underground Gourmet" Richard H. Collin and his wife Rima Reck Collin, this work contains an abundance of classic recipes such as Red Beans & Rice (original version), Trout Marguery, and so many others created by or adopted by New Orleans restaurants, including some...

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