Chef Paul Prudhomme (1940 – 2015) – Acadiana Table mourns the passing of Paul Prudhomme the legendary chef most responsible for the worldwide popularity of Cajun and Creole cuisine. In tribute to him, we are reposting this shrimp Creole recipe and story from 2013. His legacy lives on in the black iron pots of our…
Coconut Shrimp with Cilantro Mango Cream and Jasmine Rice and Beans
Spending two weeks in Hawaii is good for the soul. “Recharge the batteries,” my wife Roxanne says, “reboot your operating system,” my daughter Lauren likes to call it, but my personal favorite is “clean out the cobwebs.” Whatever. As a Louisiana-based food writer covering culinary culture, I find myself on a lifelong journey of sorts. …