Former celebrity chef Paul Prudhomme brought national recognition to the culinary traditions of Louisiana's Creole and Cajun cuisine.
A lifelong fan of Paul Prudhomme, LA Times test kitchen director Noelle Carter recalls interning for him after culinary school and the lasting impression he made on her own career.
You can read Noelle's tribute to her mentor Paul Prudhomme here.
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