Every year at the beginning of Carnival Season, Jan 6., I try to find a new spin on the King Cake. Here is a recipe from Genet Hogan, who...

Here is another recipe from the late Frank Davis. Arguably an Amish recipe, buttermilk pie surprises almost everyone who cuts a slice of...

I think the most popular dessert in New Orleans is Bread Pudding. I get asked to make it a couple times a year. Here is a recipe from...

It had been a couple of months since I have posted a dessert recipe. So here is one from LeRuth’s 20th Anniversary Cookbook. Mix together...

Today is the start of Baseball season. I always start the season hoping for the Cincinnati Reds to win the World Series. Traditionally,...

Yesterday was St. Joseph’s Day. This day in New Orleans, large altars are set up to commemorate the saint and the relief St. Joseph...

The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is a month away, April 11-13. Now entering their 43rd year, the Strawberry Festival is not to be...

Bread Pudding is one of my favorite desserts. No 2 versions are alike. Here is the recipe for Galatoire’s Bread Pudding. It is topped...

Here is another great Valentine’s dessert/gift idea. I find that the best nut to use with white chocolate is the macadamia nut. It just...

Valentine’s Day is Friday. I know it is a day for most couples to dine out. My wife perfers a nice quiet dinner for two at home. So, here...

I found this recipe on Facebook. It seems that there are many ways to enjoy the flavor of King Cake. Most people eat a filled King Cake...

I try not to post 2 like recipes in a row. However, we are in the beginning of the Carnival season. Here is another take on the King...

Here is  the recipe for the dessert that my wife had at Pascal’s Manale. Bread Pudding is found on most dessert menus in New Orleans. The...

Last night was the premiere of Top Chef New Orleans. I don’t know why it took them 11 seasons to have their competition in New Orleans....

Sabayon was one of my favorite desserts at LeRuth’s. This is a recipe from Masson’s restaurant that taste just like I remember from...

40 years ago today, my life changed forever. On 9/9/1973, my father passed away. I had just celebrated my 11th birthday. Not a day goes...

Here is another recipe from Chef Warren Leruth’s mother, Estelle.  Occassionally, these brownies would appear on the cookie tray that was...

Brennan’s has been closed since June 27th. Since then, there have been lawsuits filed by family members trying to gain control of the...

Here is the daily recipe sent to me from the Food Network. I could not wait to pass it on because it contains one of my favorite...

Here is another recipe from my collection of Brennan’s Dessert plates. This is Crepes Suzette without the crepe. It is served over ice...