I love oysters. They are my favorite seafood. Here is a recipe that combines two classic oyster dishes, Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters...

This is a great appetizer for a dinner. There is no sugar in this savory cheesecake. 3 1/2 tablespoons softened Butter, in all 1/2 cup...

Time to take a break from entrées. This week, I will post two appetizers. Today’s recipe is great for a cocktail party. 16 large...

Most kitchens in the south contain at least one Cast Iron Skillet. Many people only cook with Cast Iron. This week I will feature a...

This is a great dish for people who only eat Fried Oysters, which my wife is one of them. The addition of the bacon and lemon butter...

This is the best time of the year for Oysters. They start showing up everywhere. Of course, there is nothing like shucking an oyster and...

This is a a great way to include alcohol flavoring in your cooking. The alcohol cooks out, leaving the bourbon flavor in the sauce. 2...

This dish is a take on the great Crabmeat Cheesecake from the Palace Cafe. This savory cheesecake is not to be confused with the dessert...

Here is a take on my mother’s Shrimp Remoulade. It is a great variation. I think that Crabmeat is the seafood equivalent of Bacon. It...

Oysters Mosca is a wonderful Creole Italian creation. For over 60 years, Mosca’s restaurant is located 20 minutes from downtown New ...

Here is a great appetizer for Thanksgiving or any time. It is a different twist on a stuffed egg. 6 hard boiled Eggs 1/4 cup shredded...

Today is my 16th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Peggy!!! My wife and I are renewing our vows on a beach on Roatan Honduras. I asked her...

We are now in the last week of September. Oysters are starting to get better the further we get into the months with R in them. Here is a...

Hope is my 2 year old Standard Poodle. No, she does not eat oysters. I have named dished after my other dogs. So, here is hers. It is a...

Summer time is a great time of the year for Fresh Herbs. I thought that this week I would post two recipes that make use of fresh herbs....

Here is a great appetizer for any gathering. They can be passed around at a cocktail party, or served as a plated dish. Everyone loves...

This is nothing like a Cafe du Monde Beignet. These little fried nuggets have the great taste of Gulf Shrimp. They are served with a...

One of my favorite dishes is Crabmeat au Gratin. So I figured why not switch the crabmeat with crawfish. I thougt it was a great success....

I thought I would kick off my second 500 recipes with two from John Besh’s new cookbook, Besh Big Easy. This cookbook is aimed at the...

Not only does chef Frank teach at the New Orleans Cooking Experience, he developed the course curriculum. This is one of the dishes that...