Merry Christmas! I pulled a few recipes from the archives for this week-- we've been busy with a rush of last-minute gift subscriptions for the magazine. Readers are LOVING the holiday food guide, and are calling up to send copies to family and friends.

I'll be back early next week with a newsletter full of recipes for good health, good luck, and wealth for your New Year's Day menu, then I intend to take the rest of the year off!

 Whatever you and your family plan for the season, please stay safe. COVID is roaring through every state.

Enjoy the recipes below, stay safe and healthy, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. 

Best regards,

Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director
Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

P.S. There is still time to send a gift subscription. We'll send the holiday issue by first class mail with your gift card wishing Happy New Year. Gift Subscription here.

November/December 2020 In the Mail; if you're a PAID subscriber and would like a link to the digital edition, email me.

Creole Green Beans

This is an easy side dish for any holiday table. Use unpeeled red potatoes to get a nice pop of red and green onto a table full of brown roasted meats and dressings.

Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

This is a simple recipe but oh so tasty. It includes a method for drying the bread out in the oven rather than leaving it out on the counter to get stale, and finishes with a warm rum sauce.

Emeril's Oyster and Artichoke Soup

This luxurious soup can be made in advance and gently reheated just before serving; just make sure you bring it to a bare simmer. It's hearty, so serve smaller portions.