Join beloved chef Kevin Belton as he explores Louisiana's diverse flavors in this award-winning cookbook featuring 78 unique parish recipes—from Smoked Meat Loaf to Fried Alligator—paired with Kevin's signature humor and storytelling charm. 2021 Foreword Indies, Honorable Mention: Cooking Kevin Belton’s fourth cookbook and television series focuses on the amazing food found throughout Louisiana. The star of New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton heads to multiple parishes found across Louisiana to explore dishes and unique flavor profiles associated with each area of the state. Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana has 78 recipes (3 from each episode of the coordinating TV series) along with a generous helping of Kevin’s captivating stories and humor. Recipes include Smoked Meat Loaf with Sweet Glaze, Louisiana Fish on the Half Shell, Cane Syrup Cake, Pumpkin Soup, Fried Alligator Bites, and Shrimp Scampi Risotto. “Cookin’ Louisiana is an exuberant tasting tour of the state’s sixty-four parishes. [It] is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn more about regional American food traditions or who may be contemplating a foodcentric road trip to the Pelican State. Its endearing storytelling, tempting recipes, and evocative photographs are a beguiling combination.” -- Rachel Jagareski ― Foreword Reviews “Cajun cooking gets a worthy celebration in the inviting latest from Belton …. Readers who aren’t acquainted with Louisiana’s rich and varied cuisine will enjoy the straightforward instructions and a glossary to ‘understanding Louisiana,’ …. This is an excellent introduction to recreating dishes from Cajun Country.” ― Publishers Weekly “… a cookbook filled with mouthwatering recipes that will have you craving more. Kevin Belton has done it again!” -- Lynda ― Southern Kissed “… a mighty fine cookbook that explores the cuisine of Louisiana parish by parish, including all kinds of local and regional specialties you might not find in your average Southern cookbook.” -- Katie Moseman ― Magnolia Days “Even collections that have numerous Creole and Cajun cookbooks already in their holdings will find these parish-arranged dishes exceptional, and their accompanying color photos mouth-watering.” ― Donovan's Literary Services “Kevin Bolton’s expert guidance unveils Louisiana’s incredible variety … .  [Y]ou will find many recipes to give you a taste of what Louisiana cooking is––delicious!” ― Seattle Book Review Join beloved chef Kevin Belton as he explores Louisiana's diverse flavors in this award-winning cookbook featuring 78 unique parish recipes--from Smoked Meat Loaf to Fried Alligator--paired with Kevin's signature humor and storytelling charm. Kevin Belton is a nationally and internationally recognized chef and educator as well as the star of PBS/WYES’s New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton , and now Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen . Belton is known for his expertise in creating New Orleans cuisine and sharing the culture and culinary heritage of the greatest city in the world. He resides in New Orleans. Denny Culbert is a commercial and editorial food/travel photographer located in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is also the cofounder of Runaway Dish—a nonprofit supporting the culinary community of Lafayette.