Here's a recipe for those who like cooking poultry other than just chicken on the grill. Double it up with some sweet griled peached. 6...

This is comfort food at its finest. It's a great meal for when you have other work to do around the house. 5pound stewing hen, cut into...

If you think making homemade pasta is too difficult, here's an alternative. You can use wonton wrappers to replace pasta sheets. 15...

I am known for my Crab Cakes. Here's a twist on that classic. Canola Oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1/2 cup minced celery 1/2 cup minced green...

Here is a traditional French dish. To add a New Orleans flare, I am using Italian sausage as the meat component. 4-16 ounce cans white...

Lately, I have been cooking my roast in a slow cooker. Here's a more traditional recipe for in the oven 1/4 cup potato starch 2 teaspoons...

Happy St. Patrick's day. New Orleans has a large Irish contingent. I thought I would share an Irish dish with a Cajun twist. 1 pound...

Fish Tacos are all the rage in California. Why use fish when you can use the local state crustation? 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 yellow...

Crawfish season is in full swing. If, and that's a big if, you have crawfish leftover from your boil, this week I am sharing a couple of...

Jambalaya is my favorite comfort food. This makes it a perfect meal for after a day of parades. 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola...

White beans are just as popular as red beans in New Orleans. They are usually served as lunch specials on THirsday. 1 pound dried navy...

I usually use a pot roast when cooking in a crock pot. Here's a brisket recipe that's often requested. 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced...

Here is an easy way to make the cliche dish, Shrimp Creole. The shrimp goes in for the last hour of cooking, to not overcook them. 1/2...

Just the other day, a friend was looking for crock pot recipes. Noticing that I didn't have many on my website, I thought I would remedy...

Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...

Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...

This version is based on the one found at Dooky Chase. It is a staple on their menu. 1/2 cup butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced...

Time to head to the Gulf for some fresh shrimp. There are so many ways to prepare them. Here's two more this week. 8 large mirlitons 1...

This week, I am on vacation, spending time with Peggy and some dear friends. This week, I am sharing a couple of recipes from our friend...

There are so many different ways to make Shrimp and Grits. You can almost guarantee that if I find it on a menu, I will order it. Here's...