Big Easy Cajun Cooking

Sun, Mar 15 2026

1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Culinary Kitchens Teaching Kitchen

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Subjects

Culinary

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Esra England

Registration

Full (waiting list)

Explore Chef Esra’s deep Cajun culinary and personal history while learning how to prepare gumbo. You will also learn about roux and make your own Cajun seasoning to take home. For this program’s recipes and to see The Culinary Kitchen waiver, visit mymcpl.org/culinary/resources or see the link below. Registration required. Space is limited.

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Program Recipes and Waiver

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