Louisiana cuisine is rooted in a culture of celebration and hospitality. It is a melting pot of flavors and influences from French, Spanish, African, German, Italian and Native American culture. The distinctive blend of ingredients and culinary methods produces a delectable and lively cuisine that mirrors the exceptional history of our state.
The most iconic dishes in Louisiana cuisine are gumbo, Po’boys, jambalaya, crawfish, and shrimp Étouffée. Other popular dishes in Louisiana cuisine include red beans and rice, beignets, and bananas foster. Louisiana food an integral part of our culture and is a reflection of the unique backgrounds of its people, and is served with warmth and hospitality. (Not all foods or recipes contained are Louisiana based).
Peanut Butter Fudge
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 glass of cold water (for observation)
Mix white and brown sugar with milk in pot and bring to a boil.
Stir in peanut butter and reduce heat to medium.
After mixed well bring back to a boil.
Fudge is done cooking when a drop forms a ball in glass of cold water or until candy thermometer reaches 228 degrees.
Take off stove and quickly stir in margarine and vanilla until fudge hardens.
Pour fudge into lightly greased dish and let cool before cutting.
Chocolate Fudge
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Blend sugar, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Be sure to stir constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer until a drop forms a ball in a glass of cold water or until candy thermometer reaches 220 degrees.
Take off stove and quickly stir in margarine and vanilla until fudge hardens.
Pour fudge into slightly greased dish and let cool before cutting.
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
(large batch)
FUDGE
1 cup coconut oil
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)
In a saucepan, melt coconut oil over medium-low heat.
Blend in the peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and salt into the melted coconut oil until smooth.
Pour fudge into lightly greased dish and add peanut butter topping.
Peanut Butter Topping
2 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil
2 1/2 tbsp. peanut butter
Melt the peanut butter and coconut oil together in a small saucepan and drizzle over the chocolate.
Use a fork or toothpick to make design.
Let cool in refrigerator before cutting.
As seen on Modern Grace Magazine
