When people come to New Orleans, one of the first things they think of is food. Now, local food writer Dale Curry presents the recipes that can be found in many kitchens throughout the area. These recipes have stood the test of time and have become the cuisine that this city was built upon. Classic dishes such as grillades, daube, courtbouillon, and gumbo are only a few of the delicious dishes offered by this expert on New Orleans cooking. Committed to preserving New Orleans' culinary heritage, veteran food writer Dale Curry has amassed a wealth of authentic recipes passed down through generations of families. Bursting with full flavor, the Creole and Cajun recipes in this down-home cooking compilation have stood the test of time and represent the cuisine that the city was built upon. Traditional selections such as grillades, daube, courtbouillon, and gumbo are among the offerings in this essential cookbook. When mixed with the dynamic historical influences of the Spanish and French, along with African, German, and Italian flavors, the variety of spices, herbs, techniques, and tricks unique to the Crescent City infuse New Orleans home cooking with a flavor and distinction all its own. Each featured recipe is accompanied by an anecdote from the author, seasoned by her local food expertise. From the simplest of preparations, such as Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon and Beet Salad, to the more complex flavors of Gumbo Z'herbes, Boudin, Trout Meuni�re, and Turtle Soup, this cookbook offers the inviting, comforting dishes that capture the treasured tastes of a New Orleans kitchen. Dale Curry was born in Memphis but has called New Orleans home since the 1960s. Having worked as the food editor for the New Orleans Times-Picayune for twenty years, she was a news reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the former Atlanta Constitution, and New Orleans States-Item. She has also served as the New Orleans correspondent to the Baton Rouge Advocate and the Baton Rouge State-Times. A member and former president of the Association of Food Journalists, Curry is the former food columnist for New Orleans Magazine. "[A] book of essential Southern Louisiana cuisine."--New York Times "Doing its part to salvage the city's renowned culinary legacy." --Atlanta Journal-Constitution "For anyone who loves New Orleans and the many great dishes of the city, this is the book for you. It's now on my reference shelf, and I know it will be put to good use. Thanks, Dale!" --Marcelle Bienvenu, food columnist and cookbook author "The cookbook includes [classic Creole] recipes and more, 125 in all, with gorgeous photos." --New Orleans Times-Picayune "Many of the book's contents are traditional Creole and Cajun foods from the Bayou Country." --San Antonio Express-News "Includes recipes for locally historic dishes such as Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Oyster Dressing, Southern-style Greens, Barbecued Shrimp and Louisiana's favorite jellied meat, Creole Daube."--New Orleans Magazine "Beautiful photos by local photographer Eugenia Uhl will have you licking your chops!" --Greater New Orleans Living magazine "Dale's book is a treasure trove of these recipes and one you must have in your kitchen library to preserve the classic recipes you're sure to prepare often." --Terry Thompson-Anderson, TheTexasFoodandWineGourmet.com Dale Curry has been a staple of the New Orleans culinary scene for over twenty years. She retired in 2004 after over two decades as the food editor for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The food columnist for New Orleans Magazine, she is an active member and former president of the Association of Food Journalists. While she has spent most of her life writing about food, New Orleans Home Cooking is Curry's first book. She uses her years of experience in the culinary arts to create an authoritative source of some of Louisiana's best personal and professional recipes.  Curry hails from Memphis, Tennessee, but called New Orleans home for more than forty-one years. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and in political science. She was a news reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the Atlanta Constitution, and the New Orleans States-Item. She serves as a New Orleans correspondent for the Baton-Rouge Advocate and the State-Times. Curry has two daughters and one grandson; she lives with her husband in River Ridge, Louisiana. Used Book in Good Condition