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- Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
- Velvety Pastalaya
- Creamy Crawfish Monica
- Creole Shrimp & Grits
- Grillades and Grits
Meet Melanie
British roots,
Louisiana heart
I'm Melanie Cagle - a British-born cook who fell head over heels for Southern food. After years of traveling the world (and eating my way through it), I settled in Louisiana and never looked back. The Cagle Diaries is where I share authentic Cajun and Southern recipes with step-by-step guidance so you can nail them at home.
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