This week, I am featuring 2 jambalaya recipes from the Cajun master, Chef Paul Prudhomme. The first one is a traditional meat jambalaya....

Satsumas start to hit their peak in December. They are easily found in the southern part of the US. This week, I am sharing two recipes...

As a child, I was not a very adventurous eater. Whenever we ate at Don’s, this I what I would order. One day, I will have to order it...

Among the cookbooks I have, this is a gem. Don’s Seafood started in Lafayette in 1934. It is one of the original Cajun restaurant chains....

Lamb is a favorite of mine. The first time I tried lamb was at LeRuth’s. The Lamb on the menu did not have any almonds. 2 racks of young...

Chef Frank is a master of New Orleans cooking. He got his start next to the great Paul Prudhomme. A night at his restaurant will be the...

Don’t let the name fool you. There is very little pepper in this dish. You will get some bite from the vinegar and plenty of non-pepper...

At Searcy’s Farmers Market, I struck up a conservation with the people who own Willowbrook Farms. Along with cheeses and breads, the...

Pecans are an excellent coating for fried seafood. Here, shrimp are coated with a pecan mixture before they take a bath in hot oil. 24...

Here is a great variation to fried frog legs. Always try to use fresh herbs. If you must use dry, divide the amount by 3. 4 cups Peanut...

Frog legs do not taste like chicken. They do have a mild flavor that easily adapts to the seasonings use to cook them. Since most frog...

I posted this picture to my Facebook page last week. Numerous people asked me for the recipe. Here it is. Seafood Enchiladas 1 medium...

This is the second dish this week that has trout topped with crabmeat. This one also has shrimp along with a New Orleans style Bordelaise...

This week is Shark week. Since sharks eat other fish, I am featuring two trout dishes. These two trout dishes are from restaurants which...

I just finished writing an article on Dickie Brennan, highlighting recipes from the Palace Cafe. This week, I will share with you tow of...

I really love chicken cooked on the grill. More often than not, if I am turning on the grill, chicken will be on it. Here is a great dish...

As hot as it is, many people are taking to their grills. So here comes two recipes for the grill. The first one involves Shrimp and the...

Meuniére sauce is a perfect sauce for fried or sautéed seafood dishes. Here is a perfect example. While the crabmeat is optional, this is...

This is the recipe that Miss Leah demonstrated on stage at the 2005 Chef’s Charity for Children. She was a special lady who will be...

Saturday June 1st was a sad day in the culinary world. Miss Leah Chase passed away at 96 years young. Until recently, Miss Leah could be...