Crawfish are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. They are often used in Southern cooking such as popular Cajun dishes. In some locations, they are also known as crayfish or crawdaddies. Although they are smaller than lobsters, they can be quite large, about the size of a person's hand. However, many recipes require using the much smaller crawfish which are about the size of a quarter. Crawfish are found throughout the United States, but they are used prominently in Southern cooking. They are especially popular in Louisianna and New Orleans. Crawfish are used in soups, stews and boils. They are used in sandwiches, casseroles and bakes. This cookbook is full of delicious crawfish recipes. Try some and enjoy.