Pecan pie, shrimp remoulade, gumbo, stuffed eggplant, crouton omelette, barbequed shrimp, red beans and rice, spiced pecans, bananas foster, maque choux, stewed okra and tomatoes, shrimp etouffe, creole chicken, jambalaya with andouille sausage, anchovy salad, glazed turnips, crab and corn bisque, crawfish cardinal, shrimp remoulade, stuffed bell peppers + , let's see, 80 more. I've listed my favorites. This book has great recipes, good advice and is charming and is illustrated with amazing (pen and ink?) drawings. My ex got custody of this book when we parted, so I was happy to be able to get another copy. It is an old friend. If you are into doing themed dinner parties and ethnic culinary get-togethers, this book is a must-have.