When you glaze a protein, it always adds to the overall flavor of the dish. In that vein, I will feature two dishes with a glaze. The...

A cookout is not complete without beans. Here's a recipe in which the variations depend on the types of sauce and beans you use. 1/4 cup...

Football season is in full swing. This week, I'm sharing two recipes that are great side dishes for tailgating, whether you are at the...

Here's a barbecue sauce that will put all bottled sauced to shame. You can adjust the seasonings to your liking. It has a perfect balance...

These days, it's easy to open a jar or bottle for a gravy or sauce. While it's convenient, you lose flavor from store bought products....

The seven steak is from the chuck section of a steer. The bone is shaped like the number seven, giving its name. Here's a smothered...

To smother a dish is to cook it down with onions. These week, I want to feature two different meats smothered. Let's start with chicken 1...

Shrimp Scampi has always been a favorite of mine. I usually sauté it on the stovetop instead of cooking it in the oven as my mother did....

In the immortal words of Bubba Blue, there are many ways to cook shrimp. This week, I'm sharing two. One I'm sure he's mentioned and...

When it comes to fried seafood, people either reach for tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. Given the choice, I always reach for cocktail...

Seafood and dipping sauces go hand in hand. From boiled crawfish to fried shrimp, people are always coming up with different recipes for...

Pork steaks are very underrated. Here is a way to prepare them. These can stand up to a beef steak any day. 1/2 cup firmly packed dark...

Let's head outside to the grill this week. Let's start with some shrimp on the barbe. New Orleans Style. 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers 24...

The drumstick is my favorite piece of chicken. Here's a great recipe for the grill. I always use 2 cans of beer. One for the marinade and...

My favorite non-seafood protein is chicken. This week, I'm sharing two very different recipes Today's isa whole chicken cooked in the...

Most people like to eat lighter during the summer. Salads are a common choice on a hot day. Here's one that is sure to please. 1/4 cup...

Time to the this childhood treat and make it an adult favorite. It won't freeze as hard as our mom's did because of the rum. It's still...

Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I know most moms made their children frozen cups for the summer. It was a simple but welcomed treat on...

One of my favorite childhood food memories was trying Sausage Balls for the first time. I had never tasted anything like it. Imagine my...

Sausage is a very versatile ingredient. This week, I'm featuring a couple of dishes containing sausage. They are perfect for brunch, but...