The man who made Louisiana cooking a national sensation returns to his roots, showing how chefs in his home state have incorporated foods from all over the world into the cuisine.

Includes index.

Appetizers to Start Things Off Right! --1 -- Soup: Wonderful by Itself or to Enliven the Meal! -- 29 -- Salads Are Like Sunshine -- 57 -- A Little of This, a Little of That: Condiments, Dressings, Dips, and So Forth -- 81 -- Beef, Lamb, Pork, and Veal -- 99 -- Poultry -- 177 -- Fish and Seafood -- 211 -- Vegetarian Main Courses -- 257 -- Side Dishes for Every Taste -- 275 -- Delightful Desserts -- 297.