Southern Creole

Book excerpt: Growing up in New Orleans, Chef Kenneth encountered a melting pot of culture and a variety of global foods as a child. The city made famous by street jazz and Creole cuisine is a blending of several cultures- Acadians, French, African, Spaniards, Native Americans and Germans. These regional contributions from diverse ethnic groups gave birth to the New Orleans Creole flavor everyone knows and loves.In Southern Creole, Chef Kenneth Temple shares accounts of his early introduction to this regional cuisine and his path as a professional chef tackling this melting-pot through new eyes as a culinary adventure. The recipes you'll find in this book include his favorite foods, unique fusion dishes combining Creole influences in new ways, and world-famous delights that are sure to help you fall in love with the beautiful New Orleans culture and flavor.