If you like "Louisiana" food. This is the only cook book I have ever used. You can modify the recipes to your own taste. http://shop.tonychachere.com/tony-chacheres-cajun-country-cookbook-p-21755.html I made garfish balls one time and took them to work. No one would eat them until I explained they weren't garfish "balls' but like a croquette. A grocery bag full was gone in seconds after that.
I have this one that's good... And I just ordered these two (both are more than just cookbooks, but should be great reads)