New Orleans, a city of contradictions, wears them proudly. Enjoyment is effortless: Much of it can’t be contained, so it moves onto the streets, be it block party, crawfish boil or impromptu music session. Sightseeing is also effortless, from sprawling plantations to bohemian galleries to a tour of the swamp. The one constant? The Big Easy’s food. The cuisine here is full-on iconic, and we’ve gathered a few favorites for you to recreate – too bad you can’t enjoy a snowball in the process.