Randy Schmidt
Following the diminished celebrations of last year, 2021's Independence Day represents the height of this oh-so-celebratory post-pandemic summer. Travel's back on, along with gatherings and reunions set to spark under the hot July sun this very weekend. And wherever you're going, the center of celebration is of course the table. Play your part in making this year extra special by elevating the typical hot dog-burger spread. These favorite summer dishes from our recipe archive are sure to wow old friends and new, and to make your meal as unforgettable as the evening's fireworks.
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Chef Isaac Toups' Grilled Garden Veggies with Bacon Vinaigrette
A favorite from the menu at Toups Meatery, in time for the Fourth of July.
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Chef Brian Landry's Wagyu Beef Hot Dogs with Criollo Salsa
The most decadent hot dog you'll find, from the chef at Jack Rose, Hot Tin, and Bayou Bar in the Pontchartrain Hotel.
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Chef Isaac Toups' Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chop with Cane Syrup Gastrique
A favorite from the menu at Toups Meatery, in time for the Fourth of July.
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Chef Sophina Uong's Grilled Chanterelles with Ginger Scallion Oil
A unique take on chanterelles from Chef and Owner of brand-new restaurant Mister Mao, Sophina Uong
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Chef Nina Compton's Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Heirloom Tomatoes Salad
A light summer recipe from Compère Lapin in New Orleans
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Recipe: Traditional Cajun Sauce Piquante
Fontenot family recipes—straight from a Cajun grandmother's kitchen
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Recipe: Southern Tomato Pie
Tomatoes are wonderful on their own, but a little (okay, a lot) of cheese and mayo never hurt anything in the South.
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Recipe: Crawfish Cornbread Dressing
Cast iron recipes from Charmaine Dupré's "Life Around the Table"
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Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Cast iron recipes from Charmaine Dupré's "Life Around the Table"
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Recipe: Chargrilled Oysters
Ryan Trahan's quick and easy recipe for bone marrow herb butter chargrilled oysters
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Recipe: Jimbo's Jambo
Jim Wetherford of Louie's Café finds comfort in service, delivering only the best in jambalayas to essential workers across Baton Rouge
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Margherita Pizza & Dough
In the craziest of times, Chef Brumby Broussard finds comfort in family pizza nights