Gumbo: A quintessential Creole dish, gumbo is a hearty stew made with a flavorful broth, meat (such as chicken, sausage, or seafood), and a variety of vegetables like okra, bell peppers, and onions.
Po'Boy: Originating in New Orleans, the po'boy is a sandwich made with French bread, typically filled with fried seafood (such as shrimp, oysters, or catfish) or roast beef.
Jambalaya: Another classic Creole dish, jambalaya is a flavorful one-pot meal made with rice, sausage, chicken, and/or seafood, along with vegetables and spices like onion, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
Beignets: No visit to New Orleans is complete without indulging in beignets, pillowy deep-fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar.
Crawfish Etouffee: Etouffee, which means "smothered" in French, is a flavorful dish made with a rich roux-based sauce, vegetables, and shellfish like crawfish or shrimp.
Muffuletta: A New Orleans specialty, the muffuletta is a hearty sandwich made with round Sicilian sesame bread filled with layers of deli meats (such as ham, salami, and mortadella), cheese, and olive salad.
Red Beans and Rice: A traditional Monday meal in New Orleans, red beans and rice is a comforting dish made with red kidney beans simmered with onions, bell peppers, celery, and seasonings, served over a bed of rice.