RECIPES FROM THE GULF COAST: A Community Cookbook
Celebrating Mississippi River Delta culture and the many meals to come
Recipes for Home Cooks • Stories of the People Who Live, Work and Eat Here • What We Can Do To Save Our Coast
Featured Recipes
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Aaron’s Oystah Bake
Louisiana’s coast means a lot to me. This is where I spend my favorite times […]
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Susan Spicer’s Gulf Fish “Cha Ca La Vong”
Gulf Fish Cha Ca La Vong speaks to Susan’s commitment to preserving New Orleans’ culture while embracing new and innovative ways to ensure its survival and evolution.
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Yvette Zuniga Jemison Thai Speckled Trout
For a tasty twist on a Louisiana classic, try cookbook author Yvette Jemison’s Thai speckled trout!
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Nina Compton’s Pickled Shrimp with Roasted Poblano Broth
“When you get fresh seafood here, you can’t beat it! Make it the star of the show!”
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Steamship Pilot Jared Austin Serves Fresh Take on Yellowfin Tuna Salad
Looking for a spicy and refreshing appetizer? This miso, ginger & chili yellowfin salad will hit the spot.
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Liz Williams’ Creole Frito Misto Lets Nothing Go to Waste
This Creole Fritto Misto recipe by Liz WIlliams turns bycatch into bonus catch! Your seafood has never tasted so good.
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Nathan Richard’s Crawfish and Goat Cheese Donuts
Take two great things – a beignet and a crawfish – and you add those two together and you just can’t beat it.
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From the Heart of the Bayou
Stories about people, places, projects, and our coastal bounty
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Habitat Suitability Analyses for the Eastern Oyster in the Pontchartrain Basin Estuary
Openings of the Bonnet Carré spillway in southeast Louisiana have resulted in freshening of the surrounding areas, impacting oyster habitat.
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Derelict Crab Trap Removal in the Pontchartrain Basin: 2021 Update
Derelict crap traps cause negative environmental and economic impacts so their removal is essential.
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Cookoff For the Coast 2023
The Cook-off for the Coast celebrates the bounty of Southeast Louisiana and raises awareness about coastal restoration. Proceeds from the 2023 Cook-Off will benefit the […]
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CRCL’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program – Reef Locations
CRCL’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program has several reef locations along southeast Louisiana’s coast.
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CRCL Oyster Shell Recycling Program – Plaquemines Community Reef Ida Update
CRCL’s oyster reef restoration project in Plaquemines Parish can provide a 50% reduction in the rate of shoreline erosion of the bordering marsh.
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Op-Ed: New Orleans Chefs Can Help the Gulf Coast Brace for Extreme Weather
By Dana Honn Chef-owner of Carmo, Dana Honn, discusses adaptation in the restaurant industry as it relates to food supply in the Southeast region of […]
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