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People who live on the Houston-Louisiana border know a thing or two about boudin. But even as it's a Cajun favorite, there are lots of questions from newcomers surrounding the mystery sausage and ...

From gumbo to jambalaya and bananas foster to beignets, Louisiana is home to several signature foods. In fact, if you mention "muffaletta" or "crawfish étouffée" anywhere across America, chances are ...

The heart of boudin country lies two hours west of New Orleans in the flatlands surrounding Lafayette. There, boudin is nearly as omnipresent at a gas station as lottery tickets and cold beer. Make it ...

Boudin has as many recipes as there are cooks in Louisiana, but one city claims to have the best of all: Scott. Home to the annual Boudin Festival, which ends on Sunday, Scott holds the title of the ...

Ken Wells explored the history of gumbo in his memoir “Gumbo Life: A Journey Down the Roux Bayou,” in which he detailed the bounty of South Louisiana food he had growing up in Bayou Black, near Houma.

Locals say these three specific stops are too good to miss. From gumbo to jambalaya and bananas foster to beignets, Louisiana is home to several signature foods. In fact, if you mention “muffaletta” ...