This is a great addition to a pasta salad. 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon...

With the summer heat coming, how about a couple of salad dressings this week? Homemade is so much better than store bought. 1/2 cup...

Creole and Cajun restaurants dominate the New Orleans dining out options. A hybrid of Creole cooking is the addition of Italian cuisine...

I'm surprised that I haven't shared this recipe before. It's from my first cookbook, You Can't Keep New Orleans Out Of The Cook, which is...

This week, let's talk about crabmeat. I will feature a crabmeat recipe from each of my cookbooks. To start today, here's one from my...

With the popularity of air fryers these days, many people are using them to cook with less oil. I bought and used an air fryer twice. I...

It's time to break out the grill. Here's a light appetizer/entree that's sure to please you guest. 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and...

If you have a small kitchen, here are the essentials that chef's suggest you have. https://www.rent.com/blog/home-chef-essentials-the-exp...

Let's play with the most popular seafood shrimp. This week, a couple of different uses of the crustacean. 4 poblano peppers, halved...

I have seen it on a few signs that say bacon makes everything better. I don’t know if it would work with everything, but I know I like to...

Here's a twist on Boudin balls. You can use whatever you favorite jambalaya is. I used my traditional sausage jambalaya with cooked...

Often when invited to a family get together, I am asked to bring an appetizer or two. You can see where I'm going. Yes, this week, here...

If you haven’t taken a trip to Searcy’s Farmer’s Market, you don’t know what you’re missing. Every Saturday, from Late Spring to Late...

This is one of my wife's favorite desserts. It's so refreshing after any meal, especially in the summertime. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons...

With summer around the corner, I thought a couple of citrus desserts would hit the spot. 2 cups sugar, divided 1/4 cups cornstarch 2...

With the summer heat beating down, many people turn to dishes that are cool and refreshing. They want lots of flavor while not having to...

Here's a variation of crawfish bread that includes shrimp. It's a different take from recipes I have shared in the past. Pay attention...

Crawfish season is probably my favorite food season. There is so much you can do with this crustacean. This week, I am paring them with...

In the 1880’s, there were a large number of immigrants that arrived in New Orleans from Sicily. Soon after, these new arrivals started to...

A great way to add flavor to breaded foods is to use crushed potato chips. It not only adds flavor but texture as well. Here's a take on...