Louisiana Woman Blog

Onion pie is the kind of dish that surprises people. They hear "onion," and they're not sure - but then they take one bite, and everything changes. Sweet, slow-cooked onions folded into a creamy, cheesy custard filling, baked into a buttery saltine cracker crust, and flavored with Gruyere cheese and a touch of Cajun seasoning. It's rich, savory, an...

This vanilla Gentilly cake looks like it came straight from a New Orleans bakery counter. It swaps the traditional almond extract and sponge cake base for pure vanilla and tender cake layers, then tops it all with a dreamy mascarpone frosting and fresh berries. Familiar enough to feel like home and special enough to make people ask for the recipe.