Here is a take on the traditional sweet calas. The addition of the protein of your choice makes this a great traditional New Orleans...

You can find this item on numerous menus. Most of the time, they are using a premed item that they are just dropping into the fryer. here...

Here is a very different way to prepare soft-shell crabs. Most people will fry or sauté them. This recipe adds plenty of flavor to the...

Softshell crabs have started to hit the streets in New Orleans. This week, I will share with you different ways to prepare these...

Easter has just passed, which this year corresponds with my first crawfish boil of the year. So I thought why not add 2 more crawfish...

This week, I am in New Orleans. Last weekend was my St. Patricks Irish Channel march. Friday and Saturday, I will be with my brother’s...

Since oysters are really good right now, how about 2 more oyster recipes? These recipes are from restaurants who know a few things about...

One of my favorite restaurants in the French Quarter is Galatoire’s. I remember my mother bringing my brother and sister there at a young...

The world’s mine oyster according to Falstaff in Shakespeare’s play The Merry Wives of Windsor. Of course in New Orleans, we know all...

If raw oysters is not your style, here is a baked oyster recipe from a man who knows a little something about oysters, Tommy Cvitanovich....

Now is a great time for oysters. This past Friday, I opened my first oysters here in Arkansas. I have ordered fresh oysters in the shell...

The Playoffs are upon us. My Saints will be playing this week. This week, here are a couple of recipes for gameday. 3 pounds Chicken...

One of my families Christmas traditions was how we would open presents. Since I have a large family, this could take hours. To pass the...

Here is a twist on Boudin Balls. This adds more flavor to an already delicious bite. 2 cups Vegetable Oil 32 ounces Boudin, removed from...

This week, I am featuring Boudin as an ingredient. It works well as a stuffing for pork chops. It is also great as an appetizer. Here is...

How about another great Tailgating recipe? No sandwich says Creole-Italian like a Muffuletta. Here is a twist on that classic salad. 3...

Football season is in full swing. Many people get together to watch their favorite teams. This week, I am featuring a slider and a...

This recipe is closer to the name than the BBQ Shrimp most people are used to eating. There is actually BBQ sauce in the recipe. 1 1/2...

Labor Day is quickly approaching. This unofficial last day of summer is a great excuse to crank up the grill for a big cookout. So for...

One of the many things I miss about New Orleans is the fresh seafood. It was easy to drive to Westwego to pick up some fresh shrimp for...