Marcelle Bienvenu, cookbook author and culinary historian

“Praised by The New York Times in 2009 as “...having what might be the best-named cookbook in America...”

Now available

Marcelle Bienvenu's highly anticipated new release of her timeless classic, Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is a treasure trove of over two hundred recipes, revised with a Foreword by Emeril Lagasse and sumptuous color photography capturing the essence of every season.


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Cook with Marcelle

Cook with Marcelle

Recipes

From Backbone Stew (Reintier deCochon) to Aunt Jenny's Daube Glacé and Poor Al's Fried Turkey, each dish inspires readers to embark on a journey through the tapestry of Cajun and Creole Cuisine.

Upcoming events

  • Louisiana Book Festival

    11.1.25- 11.2.25

    Meet Marcelle in downtown Baton Rouge at the Free Louisiana Book Festival for a book signing and live cooking demo.

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