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Culinary Schools: Louisiana

The cuisine of Louisiana is possibly the most well known regional fare in America. The very mention of the name of the state conjures up visions of steaming pots of jumbalaya and shrimp creole. Some Louisiana culinary schools specialize in this food, but all of them include it in their curricula. The special spicy cooking styles of Louisiana comes from its multi-ethnic population. The French refugees who came to Louisiana seeking religious freedom founded the land they called Arcadia. These Arcadiansnow called Cajunsmixed thei cooking styles of their homeland with the rough-and-ready improvised style they needed to survive in the Louisiana wilderness. Their dishes, such as blackened redfish, have entered the vocabulary of American cuisine. The Creoles, mostly wealthy landowners, also added a French flavor and lots of complexity to the state's culinary landscape. Of course one thing that crosses the lines of both styles of Louisiana cookingand probably the first thing you'll learn in a Louisiana culinary schoolis a roux (pronounced ROO). This carefully blended mixture of flour and fat is the basis for almost every Louisiana recipe. Other ingredients in Louisiana cooking are crawfish (also known as crayfish and crawdads), shrimps and alligatoryes, alligator!<

Online Culinary Schools:

There are no campuses offering culinary programs in Louisiana at this time. Please check nearby states or consider one of the following online programs:

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

Get the skills you need for the career you want at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, you can jump-start your career with an associate's or bachelor's degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Programs are available in Multimedia and Web Design, Game Art and Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Interior Design, Residential Planning, and Advertising. Now offering a Bachelors Degree Completion Program in Culinary Management. Find out more...

Programs Offered:
  • Culinary Management - Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program

Ellis College

Ellis programs feature courses that engage students in learning by doing. Lessons are delivered on a leading-edge course interface powered by advanced technologies. Students receive frequent feedback from faculty and interact with classmates around the world. Find out more...

Programs Offered:
  • BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Hospitality Management