7 Mouthwatering Foods Only New Orleanian Moms Know How to Cook
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Jackie Ann
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Part of what makes our food so special is the history behind it. Families passing their recipes down from generation to generation have become a tradition for not only New Orleans, but Louisiana in general. Chances are, you have several memories from your childhood centered in the kitchen, learning how to cook from your mom, and you hold your family recipes near and dear to your heart. And everybody knows, no one makes anything better than your mama, right?
Whether it’s seafood or chicken and sausage, everyone’s mom has their own version of this delicious dish.
The ingredients always vary, but that’s the beauty of this dish. Did anyone else’s mom make this in the biggest pot ever that always took up two burners?
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Everyone has their own secret spices they add, and everyone thinks they have the best boil. And you know, I’ve never come across a crawfish I didn’t like.
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Can you think of any other dishes? Add yours in the comments!
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