Happy St. Patrick's day. New Orleans has a large Irish contingent. I thought I would share an Irish dish with a Cajun twist. 1 pound...

The summer months are upon us. This is the time when many break out the grill. It’s good to start grilling before it really starts to get...

Fish Tacos are all the rage in California. Why use fish when you can use the local state crustation? 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 yellow...

Since fresh crawfish are only availble for a few months, we may as well explore as many recipes as possible. 1 pound package crawfish...

This time of year starts to bring gatherings of people to celebrate. Most often, these celebrations involve food. Over the next two...

Here's what I call Cajun Arancini. These fritters will quickly disappear from your table. 2 cups cooked rice 1 bunch green onions, finely...

Crawfish season is in full swing. If, and that's a big if, you have crawfish leftover from your boil, this week I am sharing a couple of...

Of all the traditional New Orleans dishes, jambalaya is one of the easiest to cook. It is one pot cooking at its best. It is also a very...

Jambalaya is my favorite comfort food. This makes it a perfect meal for after a day of parades. 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola...

With Mardi Gras next week, this week I'm sharing a couple of recipes for the big day. 1 pound fresh Louisiana lump crabmeat 1 lemon 2...

In my opinion, Creole tomatoes are the best type of tomato that you can find. What you may ask is a Creole tomato? It is not a variety. A...

Here's Frank's take on Char-Grilled Oysters. 1 quart oysters, in liquor (36 oysters needed) 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened 2 cloves...

Oyster shells are impossible to find in Arkansas. Luckly, there are SOS oyster shells. These stainless steel, reuseable shells are...

With Mother’s Day a few days away, I want to take this time to honor the other mother in my life, Peggy’s mom Lorraine Anderson. She...

Here's a new way to make bread pudding. You can't go wrong with the flavor of Bananas Foster. 8 cups day-old French bread, cubed 1 cup...

Let's continue with a few more crockpot recipes. Here's a Cajun classic side side. 1 pound frozen white shoe-peg corn 1 1/2 pounds...

One of the most photographed buildings in Louisiana is Oak Alley.  With its quarter mile stretch of oak trees, this plantation on River...

White beans are just as popular as red beans in New Orleans. They are usually served as lunch specials on THirsday. 1 pound dried navy...

I usually use a pot roast when cooking in a crock pot. Here's a brisket recipe that's often requested. 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced...

know that Mexican food is very popular here. While I have incorporated some of these into my repertoire (my wife asked me to make...