I feel that chicken often gets a bum rap. It is an inexpensive meat and many often turn to chicken to stretch their budget. It is easy to...

When I first arrived in Searcy, one of the first places my sister-in-law took us to eat was an all you can eat Catfish Buffett. Catfish...

Pasta is a dish that is often introduced early in our childhood. The softness of the pasta makes it a great meal for a child who is...

Blackberries are a great summertime treat. Growing up, my grandmother had a blackberry bush in her yard. Every summer, I spent time...

The fourth of July is a great day for a picnic. Many towns have firework displays to celebrate the nation’s birthday. It’s a great day to...

There are many of things to do in the city of New Orleans. One of the popular attractions is the New Orleans School of Cooking. Located...

Everyone loves dessert. Whether it is chocolate, fruits, pie, cake or ice cream, most people has a sweet tooth. Many would like to eat...

June 18th is Father’s Day. I would love to honor my father with some of his great recipes. However, he did very little of the cooking in...

In the late 1800’s, large number of immigrants from Sicily began to settle in south Louisiana. Many stayed in New Orleans to establish...

I grew up on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans. There are many great restaurants that non locals don’t know about...

Shrimp is the most popular seafood. It is a seafood that freezes well, so you don’t have to have a fresh supply locally to eat quality...

New Orleans is not known for their pork dishes. Barbecue restaurants are just starting to make their mark. This past March, I was part of...

My first weekend that I was no longer working in the restaurant business was the weekend of Mother’s Day. This was intentional. Mother’s...

New Orleans is known as a city with great restaurants. However, not all of the great cooks are found in restaurants. You can find a great...

One of the easiest ways to elevate a dish is to top it with crabmeat. In New Orleans, many dishes that are topped with crabmeat are given...

As you have noticed by now, I love to cook and eat Andouille sausage. There is another Louisiana sausage that I love to use and eat,...

As you would expect, Easter is a big holiday in New Orleans. Being one of the largest percentage of Catholics in the city, around 36%,...

When most visitors to the city of New Orleans dine out, they tend to gravitate to the French Quarter. Some will venture to the Garden...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the meal that gets your motor running. In New Orleans, it is also the meal that...

Now that you have had a delicious crawfish boil, now you are looking for ways to use up the leftover food. Any potatoes can be used for...