Southern food and New Orleans-style food are closely related, but they are not exactly the same thing. They share some ingredients, traditions, and comfort-food appeal, but New Orleans cooking has its own identity. It is shaped by Louisiana history, port-city culture, Creole and Cajun influences, Gulf seafood, French and Spanish roots, African traditions, and a long habit of turning simple ingredients into deeply flavored meals. Regular Southe…
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