A Confederacy of Dunces Cookbook: Recipes from Ignatius J.

Author: Cynthia Lejeune NoblesIn John Kennedy Toole's iconic novel, Ignatius J. Reilly is never short of opinions about food or far away from his next bite. Whether issuing gibes such as canned food is a perversion, or taking a break from his literary ambitions with an occasional cheese dip, this lover of Lucky Dogs, caf&eacute au lait, and wine cakes navigates 1960s New Orleans focused on gastronomical pursuits.For the novel's millions of fans, Cynthia LeJeune Nobles's A Confederacy of Dunces Cookbook offers recipes inspired by the delightfully commonplace and always delicious fare of Ignatius and his cohorts. Through an informative narrative and almost 200 recipes, Nobles explores the intersection of food, history, and culture found in the Pulitzer Prize--winning novel, opening up a new avenue into New Orleans's rich culinary traditions.Dishes inspired by Ignatius's favorites -- macaroons and toothsome steak -- as well as recipes based on supporting characters -- Officer Mancuso'