New Orleans School of Cooking

Fans of Cajun food will be thrilled to discover they can join in the tradition of down-home Southern meals at the New Orleans School of Cooking, where visitors will learn to create tasty Louisiana delights. Geared toward learning the basics, this two and half hour open class introduces you to quintessential Louisiana cooking. You'll master favorites such as gumbo, shrimp creole and bread pudding. Of course, every lesson includes a scrumptious praline recipe and demonstration.

Your teacher will toss in some history, as befits a school located in an early 1800s molasses warehouse, as well as fun culinary facts. After class you can shop in the adjacent Louisiana General Store to stock up on goodies. It's easy to add a little "bam" to your repertoire and return home ready to amaze and entertain your dinner guests.

Menu Schedule: 10am - 12:30 pm Class

• Wednesday - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, and Pralines
• Thursday - Red Beans & Rice, Cornbread/Lagniappe Item, Pecan Pie, and Pralines
• Friday - Shrimp & Artichoke Soup, Crawfish Etoufee, Bread Pudding, and Pralines
• Saturday - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, and Pralines
• Sunday - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, and Pralines

Details:

• Lunch class runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily and includes lunch
• Price for class includes recipes, samplings of demonstrated items, iced tea, coffee and beer
• School is located in the French Quarter between Decatur and Chartres Streets
• Nearby parking is free for 3 hours Monday through Thursday; charges apply Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Classroom is wheelchair accessible