This guide will benefit anyone interested in authentic Cajun cooking. Written by a true Cajun, these recipes will introduce you to the terminology, techniques, and spices unique to true Cajun cuisine. Once you've savored the taste the down-home flavors of the recipes in this guide, you will want to make them time and again.

From large gatherings, to intimate twosomes, or even if you are cooking for one, this book contains recipes that can be easily modified to fit any situation. These recipes will impress friends at pot-lucks, family feasts, picnics, or church socials. You can create spicy, intimate dinners for that special someone in your life. They also make wonderful one-person meals. Make up a batch of gumbo, put it into single serving containers, freeze, and voila! You have ready made lunches, or something wonderful to serve unexpected guests.