This is absolutely one of Chef Lance's favorite things to eat! The Natchitoches Meat Pie is a regional meat pie from northern Louisiana. It is one of the official state foods of Louisiana. Most of us are familiar with fried pies (fruit) or fruit turnover - now think of that crust with a savory filling. It has a savory meat filling in a crescent-shaped, flaky wheat pastry turnover. It is similar to a Spanish picadillo beef empanada. Varieties are found throughout the colonies of the Spanish Empire. The Natchitoches meat pie is nearly identical to the traditional ground beef empanada of Argentina, Empanada de Carne. We will be making a traditional Natchitoches Meat Pie, a chorizo-seasoned pork meat pie, and a fruit fried pie. Join us for the classic Louisiana dish, and leave with the recipes, the know-how, and a bursting to-go container.

Louisiana Cuisine, Series 2: Savory Pies & Classic Dishes - this is part of a 3-Class Cooking Series that will cover savory pies and classics of Louisiana cuisine. The classes in this series include Natchitoches Meat Pies, Crawfish Pie, and Shrimp & Grits. Each class costs $90, but if you sign up for the BUNDLE-deal of all 3 classes, it costs $250 - you'll save $20!