Lamb is an acquired taste. Most people are surprised at their first taste of lamb. They expect it to taste like beef and not have the...

One of the dishes I love to eat and cook is crawfish Pastalaya. It's fun to bring it to another level by adding andouille and shrimp. See...

How about some seafood this week? Today we'll take a stab at a traditional New Orleans preparation for fish, En Papillote. Let's head to...

This is a great dish as either an appetizer to entree. This tasty dish is a great way to bite the gator before it bites you. 2 pounds...

Let's take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. No, t doesn't taste like chicken. The tender tail meat is great for any...

I'm often asked what will my next cookbook focus on. I'm not sure if there will be another. One idea I do have is a Creole Italian...

Nothing says special occasion to me more than a Rib Roast.While many people prefer to eat this as a ribeye steak, I always chose to cook...

What a better way to end the year than with 2 big meat entrees. Either one would make a great star of your New Years festivities. Let's...

If you have been following me, you know of my love for grouper. It is, by far, my favorite fish to eat. Since it's so versatile, here...

It's pecan season. I know that they will show up for the holidays in desserts. This week, I want to share with you two dishes that uses...

Here's a take on Chicken Fricassee. I think you'll agree it's just as good. It's a delicious way to cook pork. 6 (8-ounce) boneless pork...

It has been a while since I have featured pork as my protein of choice. Time to remedy that. This week, here are two pork recipes that...

Here is a dish that can be used as either an entree or side dish. It is a great budget stretcher meal. Using different sausages will give...

Sausage is know known as a healthy food. But it sure is tasty. This week, I'm sharing a couple of recipes with sausage. Now, any rope or...

Jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes to make. Here is a recipe from my latest cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. It uses two of my...

Here is one of the most cliché of French dishes, Coq au Vin. It really needs no introduction. So I won't write one. Chicken, cut into...

New Orleans and the surrounding areas are known for their great restaurants. Unfortunately many of them are no longer opened. La Provence...

Shrimp is a very versatile protein. Just ask Bubba Blue from the movie Forrest Gump. As he and forrest are scrubbing the floor with a...

I have many of fond memories for Roast Beef PoBoys. They were served every Friday, except during lent, for lunch in high school. Served...

If you need to be told what a PoBoy is, you are definitely not from New Orleans. They key to a good PoBoy is the French bread. I wish I...