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Laissez les bons temps rouler plus a little lagniappe

Up close dry rubbed chicken wings in ranch sauce.

Appetizers

Sliced cast iron pork tenderloin on a cutting board.

Mains

Charred blackened green beans with cajun seasoning in a bowl.

Sides

Braised short ribs with mushrooms and risotto topped with chives in a bowl.

Dutch Oven

Up close roasted turkey breast sliced on a platter with gravy.

Poultry

A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with parsley, dill, and lemon.

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It’s Soup Season

A bowl of Louisiana shrimp and corn bisque topped with bacon, green onions and parsley.

New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque

Dutch Oven Chicken Noodle Soup

An up close bowl of potato soup topped with bacon, cream, chives, pepper, and croutons.

3 Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

New Orleans Favorites

Cajun crawfish cream sauce and pasta in a bowl.

New Orleans Cream Cheese King Cake

Red beans and rice with andouille sausage, ham and bacon

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Be a Roux Pro

Classic Cajun Dishes

Meet Lauren

I’m the blogger, recipe developer, food photographer, and otherwise food obsessed gal behind Lauren From Scratch. I was born and raised in New Orleans and lived in South Louisiana most of my life. Growing up around Cajun country has instilled a love of food that runs deep in my bones. I am passionate about food and teaching you how to make mouth-watering Louisiana inspired dishes in your own kitchen!

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