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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that includes food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. With this episode, learn recipes that make New Orleans come alive in your kitchen. There's Barbecued Shrimp, Red Beans and Rice, and Oysters Bienville. Smith not only cooks, he also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.