Cajun food is known to be rustic, but Louisiana officials are suggesting caution when it comes to eating the giant invasive snails spreading in the state's swamps. The bayous have become a popular ...

Would you eat this? Louisiana officials are warning the state’s cooks to be wary if they try to eat the invasive giant apple snails spreading in swamps. The snails are native to South America.

In the right hands, snails become a dish that feels rustic and refined at the same time. Here are seven versions worth knowing, not just for their novelty, but for the culinary traditions they carry.