If You Grew Up In New Orleans, You Definitely Love These 13 Classic Dishes

New Orleans offers a variety of unique and classic dishes that locals cherish and remember fondly.

New Orleanians are certainly spoiled when it comes to good food. We have so many unique dishes that we are lucky enough to enjoy whenever we want. If you grew up in this beautiful city, then you’re definitely going to remember these 13 classic dishes.

1. Roman Candy

What’s your favorite flavor?

2. Boiled Crawfish

Let the countdown to crawfish season begin!

3. Gumbo

So many different variations, but I’d imagine you knew which pot was the gumbo pot in your house growing up.

4. Coffee with Chicory

It’s the best accompaniment to your beignet.

5. Jambalaya

If your parents cooked this, you were eating it for days afterwards because jambalaya recipes feed upwards of 60 people.

6. Beignets

These were always such a treat growing up!

7. Oysters Rockefeller

From Antoine’s, of course.

8. Po’boys

Dressed, of course!

9. Red Beans & Rice

As a kid, you probably remember them soaking on a Sunday so you could eat them on a Monday.

10. Boudin

It was even better if you picked it up driving back from Lafayette or anywhere in Cajun Country.

11. Muffulettas

This colossal sandwich could easily feed the entire family.

12. King Cakes

The first signs of Mardi Gras always start when you started seeing King Cake towers in the grocery store.

13. Bananas Foster

This classic New Orleans dish is one of the best!

What's your favorite New Orleans dish? Let us know in the comments below!

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