Sweet Potato and Pecan pies are the two most popular pies in the south. People only wanting one piece of pie have a hard time chosing...

Although the first day of summer is 3 days away (June 21), the temperature is already consistently reaching 90.  In the 1970’s and early...

This was the signature dessert of the now closed Caribbean Room of the Pontchartrain Hotel. As the name suggest, this dessert was meant...

For those of you who do not know, Mona is my mom. It was a joy being able to watch and learn from her. I have been thinking about her...

Everyone in my family likes peanut butter. There are some, you know who you are, who can eat peanut butter right out of the jar with a...

This was the dessert that I cooked for my wife on Valentine’s Day. Hope you enjoy it. 4 ounces White Chocolate (Chips or Chopped Bar) 4...

Someone posted a picture of the King Cake Cheesecake from Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro. Since King Cakes are not readily available in...

Alyson is my Godchild. My sweet little girl has grown up into a beautiful mother of two. I have a picture of her when she was young. She...

A little twist on a classic Thanksgiving dessert The first time I tried to make this was a few years ago. It was Christmastime and the...

I was looking for a recipe for my sweet tooth. We are in the middle of pecan season. I found this recipe for Pecan Tortes in the Chef’s...

While my mother-in-law was here for a two week visit, she asked if I would make her a Lemon Ice Box Pie. While it is not a pure New...

Crème Brulee is translated burnt cream. The burnt aspect is the sugar that is caramelized on the top of the custard. I always enjoy...

This wonderful dessert was created at Brennan’s, one of the many famous restaurants in the city. New Orleans was the major port for...

In France and everywhere else, a praline is a generic term for any candy made with nuts. In New Orleans, a praline is a candy made with...

I am surprised that no one has inquired about this recipe. This was the most popular dessert at Cannon’s Restaurant. Who could resist a...

Yesterday would have been my parents anniversary. Today is one of my brother’s birthday. So I thought I would post a recipe to honor...

I was thinking of a great but easy dessert to serve my wife for her Valentine’s dinner last night.  Since we both love white chocolate,...

This recipe is probably one of my mother’s most requested recipe. It is a must for chocolate lovers. My nephew and I have been trying to...

Today is the official start to the Mardi Gras Season.  January 6th is called Twelfth Night, the twelfth day of Christmas. This is the day...