St. John the Baptist Parish

Where the River Meets Culture

Parish Seat: Edgard

St. John the Baptist Parish sits where the Mississippi River meets diverse cultural traditions. Home to the famous Andouille Festival in LaPlace, the parish is renowned for its smoked sausage and traditional Louisiana cooking.

9 Recipes

Recipes from St. John the Baptist Parish

LaPlace Seafood Gumbo

10 servings 1 h 20 m Intermediate

LaPlace (la-PLACE) Seafood Gumbo

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

Sweet Potato Dressing

10 servings 1 h 5 m Intermediate

Sweet Potato Dressing

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

10 servings 1 h 30 m Intermediate

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

8 servings 1 h 5 m Beginner

Dough Soup

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

Green Beans with Ham Bits and Potatoes

7 servings 1 h 5 m Beginner

Green Beans with Ham Bits and Potatoes

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo aka YaYa Gumbo

10 servings 1 h 35 m Intermediate

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo aka YaYa Gumbo

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

Grandma's Homemade Biscuits

10 biscuits 22 m Beginner

Grandma's Homemade Biscuits

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

Stew Chicken with Baby Lima Beans

10 servings 1 h 50 m Intermediate

Stew Chicken with Baby Lima Beans

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish

8 servings 1 h Beginner

Gumbo Vert (Green Gumbo) or Gumbo Zherbes

Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish