Meet Natchitoches Meat Pies: A Centuries-Old Louisiana Comfort Recipe This state is none other than Louisiana, where a centuries-old recipe takes meat and dough and turns it into a legendary dish.

At one time, it was the gateway into Texas by El Camino Real de los Tejas (Texas 21 in the Lone Star State and Highway 6 in Louisiana) that ran to Nacogdoches and San Antonio to Mexico City.

The city of Natchitoches is named after the Native American tribe who lived in the region and who are believed to have introduced the meat pies in the 1700s. The city, founded by French-Canadian ...

If there is a formula for success to any recipe, it's ground meat + dough. These two ingredients are the perfect combination for an easy, cozy meal. It's likely a lot of people love this combo as ...