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.
Cook with Marcelle
Cook with Marcelle
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
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Book Signing & Writers' Panel
1.31.26 9:30 am
Meet Marcelle at the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the Homegrown 2026 Writers’ Festival, as she leads the Stories Through Food panel with other celebrated chefs you know and love!