Louisiana Cookin’ November/December 2026

Experience the magic of a Louisiana Christmas. In this November/December issue of Louisiana Cookin’, Editor-in-Chief Daniel Schumacher celebrates the whimsical traditions of the season and the way Louisiana pulls out all the stops, from candlelight caroling in New Orleans’ Jackson Square and small-town boat parades to bonfires on the levee and the dazzling lights of Natchitoches, whose Festival of Lights marks its 100th anniversary this year. The magic continues at the table with the enduring tradition of tableside flaming dishes, including Brennan’s Bananas Foster and the showstopping café brûlot featured on the cover. Filled with classic and new dishes that capture the best flavors of the season, from a Seafood Boil-Brined Turkey to a magnificent bûche de Noël, this issue will help you create holiday memories at home with the people you love most.