Last week, I featured two adult beverages. This week, I want to give equal time to non-alcoholic punches that are great for the entire...

One of my favorite winter beverages is Egg Nog. I know that I can enjoy it year round but only drink it during November and December....

When the weather turns cold, we often use our beverages to warm our bodies. This week, I want to share two adult beverages. They will...

Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...

I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...

Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

As the weather starts to cool, oysters start to taste better. It's hard to say what my favorite seafood is. I do know that oysters are...

Last time, I shared with you a different type of pie, the savory pie. Today, I want to share some traditional pie recipes. I think that...

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces. The traditional nut used in pesto is pine nuts. Here's a Louisiana twist on this Italian dish 1 1/2...

Pecans are a very Southern ingredient. Here's an interpretation of a candied pecan. 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup...

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While I feel that the most important meals are ones in which the entire...

In my first cookbook, I have recipes named for my my two dogs, Bruno and Abigail. Since my first book, we have gotten 2 standard poodles....

This week, I'm reaching into my cookbook Creole & Cajun Comfort Food for a couple of desserts. Pecan pies are the only type of pies for...

You can use almost anything to stuff bell peppers with. From seasoned meat to seafood, there's no wrong way to stuff these. Cane in point...

Everyone ha heard of Taco Tuesday. I enjoy tacos here and there. This week, I want to feature another Mexican food staple, the tamale. We...

Here is a good Creole jambalaya. You can use any tomatoes you like. Heirloom tomatoes give a extra tomato punch to the dish. 2...

I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...

Here's a quick and easy recipe. It's a great finger food. It will fit in perfectly for football parties. 2 pounds andouille sausage, cut...

Andouille is my favorite sausage. This week, I will showcase it in twice as an appetizer. The first use is a different take on chips and...

Who does like a quick and simple dish. This recipe has only two ingredients. The cooking time depends on the size of the pieces that you...