I am often asked how do I come up with my recipes. Every now and then, an original idea will come to me. More often, I expand on a recipe...

Here is a scampi recipe that combined shrimp and crawfish. This recipe is different that most, as rice is the vehicle that the seafood is...

With school getting ready to start, many people are looking for some quick and easy recipes for dinner. This week, I will share with you ...

At Thanksgiving, the turkey is the star of the table. For Christmas, there are many options for the main course. One of the more popular ...

This tasty recipe can be made with either crawfish or cooked shrimp. Either way, you will get a taste of New Orleans. Try it both ways an...

The temperature is starting to rise. The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. This week, I am featuring two recipes with very little cooking. ...

Last year, I shared cookie recipes for a cookie exchange. Candy is another great way to share your Christmas spirit. You don’t have to be...

There is no one way to étouffée. Most of the étouffée recipes you find are made with seafood. Here is on from Chef Paul featuring a meat ...

K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter has permanately closed. It was here that Paul Prudhomme shared his gifts with New Orleans. To h...

The holiday season is now in full swing. With Christmas shopping and parties on the schedule, sometimes dinner takes a back seat. Althoug...

Here is a recipe that has been copied at many restaurants. At Cannon's, we had our version of this dish. All others are just copies of th...

I often find that my post are seafood heavy. I know there are many of you who don't or can't eat seafood. This week, I am sharing two non...

In my very first column, I introduced you to jambalaya. In my opinion, it is the easiest New Orleans dish to cook. Since you can add any ...

Okra and tomatoes area classic combination. This side dish is a great way to showcase these two vegetables. For a fresher take on this re...

I'm getting ready to head to the local Farmer's market. Every week, I walk among the booths to see the local bounty. Okra is often found ...

The weather has started to turn cool. It’s time to bring out your stockpots and make some soup. Soups are not only a great way to start a...

I first discovered Key Limes on my first trip to Key West. Since then, I always make sure I have left room for a Key lime dessert. Here i...

The heat is starting to kick in here in Arkansas. the best way to end a summer meal is with a refreshing dessert. This week, I am sharing...

This is one of my favorite sauces. You can toss it into spaghetti, top grilled meat, or mix it into reduced heavy cream to make a pesto c...

Time to reach into my collection for a couple of recipes from Cannon's restaurant. Today's is Lemon Sauce. It was used as an accompanimen...