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

With it being so hot right now, ice cream is a great way to end a meal. It's also a great treat to try to beat the heat. Blueberries make...

I was walking through the Farmer's Market Saturday looking at all the fresh produce and fruits. One vendor was selling blueberries. Since...

Who wants to cook in the middle of summer. The heat down south is just unbearable. Here's a cool salad to help chase that heat away. 1...

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...

Here is a take on Bacon Jam. The major difference is the inclusion of tomatoes. It's not as sweet as Bacon Jam but you can use the two...

This week, I was to feature two recipes from my favorite part of a pig, Bacon. I don't think I have ever met someone who doesn't like...

This grill blend has a little kick to it. I like the combination of the ancho powder and the smoked paprika. This blend is great for...

Walk down the spice isle in your local supermarket. There you will find many pre-made grill rub and seasoning blends. While I have tried...

I was surprised that I did not have this recipe already posted. I know we are past crawfish season. This is a great side dish any time of...

This week, I want to share a couple of side dishes. Today's features sweet potatoes. This is a great dish to make ahead of time before...

This recipe is from my cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. Alligator is the big dog of the Louisiana swamps. Not a fish, an alligator...

Let's take a trip to the swamps of Louisiana. This week, I want to feature 2 dishes using proteins found in this area. Today, I will...

When I first heard of Mike Anderson's, this is the dish that was suggested. It is named after Bo Guitreau, the famous restaurant...

Mike Anderson used to have a restaurant in New Orleans. The former All-American Linebacker from LSU now has restaurants in Baton Rouge...

I wanted to share something sweet this week. I found a couple of pie recipes that will definitely hit the spot. Time to slice it up. 1...

Let's combine American's favorite seafood, shrimp, with my favorite sausage, andouille. This quick sauté is a great dish served over rice...

This week, I want to share a couple of recipes featuring the most popular seafood in America, shrimp. According to Bubba Gump, there are...