The Cajun Kitchen 25 Reasons To Dirty The Dishes

The recipes found in this little cookbook aren’t the latest fad in fusion but a collection of simple, down home Louisiana favorites that are so good they make you want to pass them on. When Lauren Landry found herself away from her home of Lafayette, Louisiana she vowed never to be far from the tastes and smells that she grew up with. This cookbook author shares her love of the food that keeps her grounded in her roots. Many recipes start with, what’s known in Cajun country as the trinity; onions, bell pepper and celery. The mixture fills the air with anticipation of goodness to come. From Brunch Down the Bayou to Down Home Desserts, the sections of this little cookbook take the celebration from morning to night. So, if you need a reason to dirty the dishes, here are 25 good ones, and one more for lagniappe, the Louisiana word for a little something extra.

Stuffed with 125 Creole and Cajun inspired dishes, Acadiana Table gets to the roots of everthing you need for Louisiana cooking and regional cuisine.

Karen J. Nolan, Jo-Ann Heslin, and Annette B. Natow, registered dietitians and authors of Pocket’s many phenomenally successful Counter books, bring their astounding expertise to a superb encyclopedia of food values. The essential reference for everyday use, The Most Complete Food Counter, 2nd Edition contains: * listings for calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, calcium, vitamins A and C, and folic acid * more than 21,000 entries of individual food items—with no repetitions * listings for national and regional brand-name foods, vegetarian, ethnic, organic and take-out items * an A-to-Z dictionary of clearly defined terms all in an easy, accessible format.

Annette Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, registered dietitians and authors of Pocket's many phenomenally successful "Counter" books, bring their astounding expertise to a superb encyclopedia of food values. The essential reference for everyday use, THE MOST COMPLETE FOOD COUNTER, 2nd Edition contains: * listings for calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, calcium, vitamins A and C, and folic acid * more than 21,000 entries of individual food items--with no repetitions * listings for national and regional brand-name foods, vegetarian, ethnic, organic and take-out items * an A-to-Z dictionary of clearly defined terms, all in an easy, accessible format.

In this latest addition to the successful Natow/Heslin Counter series, the authors offer their trusted advice for getting--and staying--heart healthy. With a sound, workable blueprint for longevity and success, this book provides individualized guidelines for handling personal risk, listings for restaurant chains and takeout food, and food counts for calorie, sodium, fat, and cholesterol.

From breakfast to dinner to late-night snacks, enjoy the fun, convenience and variety of eating away from home with this essential and up-to-date guide.

Now updated with the latest information on nutrition and food counts, this authoritative resource contains revised and expanded listings of calories, protein, cholesterol, and other contents for more than 17,000 food item entries. Revised reissue.

Presents a collection of more than one hundred recipes, organized into such categories as hot 'n' spicy, light and healthy, and celebrate.