Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine

Mallard Duck Sausage. Bisque of Corn & Crab. Louisiana Seafood Gumbo. Cajun Stuffed Rack of Lamb. The best of traditional Cajun & Creole cuisine comes to life with an emphasis on the "new basics" in Louisiana Chef John D. Folse's newest cookbook THE EVOLUTION OF CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE. Folse's new cookbook is the first of its kind to tell the 250-year old history of Cajun & Creole cuisine. "The rich heritage of Louisiana cuisine has never been told in a more complete form, with traditional recipes to carry the flavor of the Cajuns & Creoles into the 90s," Folse said. "I felt it was time to clear up the misconceptions about Louisiana cooking, & tell American consumers not only where we have been, but also where we are going." Folse provides the history behind each dish & method of preparation, adding depth to the inherent traditions of the Cajuns or Creoles who created them. More than 250 recipes for stocks & sauces, appetizers, soups, vegetables, poultry, meats, seafood, wild game, desserts & lagniappe ("something extra" in south Louisiana) are featured in the 352 page cookbook.Folse, John D. is the author of 'Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine', published 1989 under ISBN 9780962515200 and ISBN 0962515205.