Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

The Crescent City chef takes readers on a tour of the city’s many food festivals with recipes guaranteed to get the party started.

New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting dozens of annual festivals that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. Now the star of New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton invites home chefs everywhere to experience the celebratory culture of the Big Easy with these essential and irresistible Louisiana dishes.

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations is a smorgasbord of delicious creations from vibrant festivals like the French Market Creole Tomato Festival, Bastille Day Fête, the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, and more. Recipes include Ham Croquettes with Pear Pepper Jelly, Bacon and Barbecue Quiche, Crawfish Enchiladas and Creole Tomato, and Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese.