A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.

Food Series / 12 Seasons

The 13 Seasons of A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Company began in 1990 and cover the range of Louisiana cuisine from wild game to seafood, from creole to cajun, and from healthy to classic recipes. Featured episodes include Thanksgiving and Christmas specials, famous chefs including Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme, and a healthy dose of Louisiana history and culture.

Watch: S13 E1301

26m 59s / TV-G

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Louisiana Christmas | A Taste of Louisiana

42m 41s

In this special Christmas episode of “A Taste of Louisiana” from December 5, 1995, Chef John Folse cooks and shares Christmas memories with four special guests. He prepares: Crawfish Corn Pudding with Lieutenant Governor Melinda Schwegmann; Yam and Praline Pie with jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain; a Cajun Goose with Barbeque Sauce with Beany MacGregor, the executive chef at Planet Hollywood; ...

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Thanksgiving Special | A Taste of Louisiana

28m 10s

In this Thanksgiving special from November 16, 1989, Chef John Folse cooks a traditional Cajun and Creole Thanksgiving dinner with a Roast Suckling Pig, or Cochon de Lait, Pecan Rice Dressing, and Candied Yams. His father, Roy Folse, also prepares a Cochon de Lait in a traditional clay oven and Leah Chase of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans makes Stuffed Mirlitons.

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