Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

Chef Kevin Belton's new cooking series -- inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and its surrounding region -- showcases the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his courtyard kitchen at WYES-TV studios, Belton prepares some of the best food booth favorites unique to the Big Easy, including breakfast jambalaya, a shrimp and crab burger, fried oyster po'boy sandwiches and Creole brined chicken. This 26-episode series also features segments with food vendors and festival-goers on location at the Oyster Festival, the French Market Creole Tomato Festival, Bastille Day Fete, Satchmo SummerFest and others.

Schedule

  • Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations: Pie Fest: TVSS: Iconic

    Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

    Pie Fest

    Saturday
    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Natchitoches meat pies; crawfish pies; fruit hand pies.
  • Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations: Jambalaya Fest: TVSS: Iconic

    Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

    Jambalaya Fest

    Saturday
    Aug 3

    30 Minutes

    Pastalaya; breakfast jambalaya; jambalaya stuffed chicken thighs.
  • Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations: Rice Fest: TVSS: Iconic

    Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

    Rice Fest

    Saturday
    Aug 10

    30 Minutes

    Baked rice au gratin; broccoli fried rice; bacon and egg calas.

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