Crispy shrimp dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and spicy remoulade on French bread.

Fresh blue crabs in minced lemongrass, garlic, shallots, and ginger sauce.

A rich, creamy, deeply savory peanut stew with succulent shrimp.

Three mild, flaky smoked-flounder tacos in warm corn or flour tortillas.

Shrimp and crab in a savory Louisiana-inspired base with rice.

Deboned, butterflied red snapper drizzled with olive oil and orange juice, basted with cloves, pepper, and cinnamon. (Pronounced "teek-en sheek.")

Cellophane noodles sauteed with shredded chicken, carrot, mushrooms, and green onion.

Grilled corn brushed with a creamy sauce, chili powder, and cotija cheese.

Sweet, caramelized plantains with minced garlic and Cajun seasoning.

A savory, tender steamed bean pudding of peeled black-eyed peas blended with peppers and onions. (Pronounced "moy moy.")

Charred peach and arugula salad with feta.

Sweet cantaloupe or honeydew blended with crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, and a splash of citrus.