Louisiana Cookin'

Louisiana Cookin' is the only national magazine for the connoisseur of Louisiana's unique culture, cuisine, and travel destinations - and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet! Each issue contains more than 50 authentic recipes, with tips from professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Louisiana Cookin’ • November/December 2025 Volume 28, Issue 6

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New + Interesting • CATCH UP ON ALL THE LATEST HAPPENINGS ACROSS THE BAYOU STATE, WITH MUST-TRY RESTAURANTS AND SO MUCH MORE

Save Room for Cushaw Pie • THIS WINTER SQUASH HAS A MILD, DELICATE FLAVOR, NOT UNLIKE THAT OF PUMPKIN OR BUTTERNUT SQUASH, LENDING ITSELF NICELY TO BOTH SWEET AND SAVORY RECIPES

The Sweetest Spuds • PUT YOUR POTATOES ON A PEDESTAL WITH THESE SEASONAL RECIPES ROOTED IN FLAVOR AND CAJUN FLAIR

The Feast Day of St. Hubert • A DELICIOUS AND FITTING WILD GAME DINNER NODDING TO THE PATRON SAINT OF THE HUNT

Blood, Smoke, and Reverence • THE BOUCHERIE ACCORDING TO TOBY RODRIGUEZ

the GOOD STUFF • THIS EASY AND FLAVORFUL TURDUCKEN MAKES A SHOWSTOPPING CENTERPIECE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SPREAD

Réveillon REVIVAL • FESTIVE INDULGENCE MEETS SPIRITED TRADITION IN THIS LATE-NIGHT CELEBRATORY FEAST HISTORICALLY ENJOYED IN THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING, JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT MASS

PAPA NOËL Party • EMBRACE THE LOUISIANA FOLKLORE IN TRUE KID FASHION BY CELEBRATING THE LEGEND OF PAPA NOËL (a.k.a. Cajun Santa Claus), WHO, INSTEAD OF A SLEIGH AND REINDEER, MAKES HIS VISITS ON A PIROGUE PULLED BY ALLIGATORS

A Christmas Story • HOLIDAYS IN LOUISIANA PROVE NOT TO BE ABOUT SNOW OR SPARKLE BUT, INSTEAD, THOUGHTFUL TRADITIONS AND SOULFUL DISHES SHARED WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY

OPENING DAY

Holiday Experiences • MOSSY OAKS DRIPPING WITH LIGHTS, DAZZLING FIREWORKS DISPLAYS, AND MORE SET THE STAGE FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER

A Sweet Legacy • HOW POIRIER’S CANE SYRUP PRESERVES A LOUISIANA TRADITION

Banana Bread Delight • A HOLIDAY TRADITION, FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS

Recipe Index & Credits

Unique Textile Designer Doing More Than Alright • WE MIGHT BE ON FIRE DESIGNER SHAUN WATSON FINDS INSPIRATION IN NEW ORLEANS’ MANY QUIRKS OF NATURE