These days, families always seem to be on the run. Instead of grabbing something to eat out, this week I am featuring a couple of quick...

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...

In the 70’s, Ella Brennan asked the chef’s at Commanders Palace to create a dish like Trout Almandine but using Louisiana pecans. Since...

This week, I am featuring two fish recipes. With Louisiana’s abundance of water in the state, numerous species of fish are found in the...

I have not found a protein that does not work in a jambalaya. Here is an example with crawfish. 1 medium Onion, chopped 1 medium Green...

Here is a recipe from the great Leah Chase. It is a simple down home recipe that you can find in homes around New Orleans. 3 Pork Chops...

On Saturday March 17, I will be marching in the Irish Channel in New Orleans. Hope to see you out there. Traditionally, boxty cakes are...

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...

I am surprised that I have not included more recipes from Marcelle Bienvenu. For over 30 years, she has been sharing her South Louisiana...

There are members of my family who would rather pork roast than turkey. So to honor them, here is a recipe from the late Chef Paul...

As the big day is quickly approaching, I thought I would share two recipes for the main attraction on your Christmas table. Here is a...

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...

Fried chicken is a southern staple. Every cook flavors the chicken with different spices and seasonings. Here is Leah Chase’s version. 1...

This week, I am featuring two recipes from the Queen of Creole Cooking Leah Chase. First up Creole Jambalaya 1 pound Smoked Ham, cut into...

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 week, I will feature two recipes from the plantations that surround New Orleans. The first one is located down Highway 23 in West...

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...