Chocolate is a universal comfort food. I have not run into many people who dislike chocolate. Here's a dessert that will sure to please...

These Beef Kebabs are a perfect pair with the grilled vegetables. They are especially great for picky eaters that don't like meats mixed...

Summertime is prime grilling time. Kebabs aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's remedy that with my two recipes this week. 1 pound...

Pesto is one of my favorite condiments. I like adding it to sauces or even just tossing it with plain pasta. I highly recommend that you...

I'm sure that many are planning their 4th of July menus. Since many will have cookout's, I thought I would share a couple of Potato Salad...

Here is my favorite non-seafood PoBoy. My favorite variation of this is the Italian Combo, meatballs and Italian sausage ate R&O's in...

Let's talk about one of New Orleans famous sandwiches, the PoBoy. I'll be sharing two non-fried recipes this week. Today's features BBQ...

Chicken is often looked at as less than gourmet. Here's a dish that helps to change that perception. Impress your family and friends with...

Let's head to the barnyard this week with a couple of recipes featuring yardbird(chicken). The first one is a down-home recipe. Comfort...

Here's an Italian version. This is the bruschetta that I think of when I hear that word. It's simple yet tasty. 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1...

A while back, I had posted a crostini recipe. Since they are great finger foods, they go great at picnics and cookouts. Here comes two...

This is a great addition to a pasta salad. 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon...

With the summer heat coming, how about a couple of salad dressings this week? Homemade is so much better than store bought. 1/2 cup...

I'm surprised that I haven't shared this recipe before. It's from my first cookbook, You Can't Keep New Orleans Out Of The Cook, which is...

This week, let's talk about crabmeat. I will feature a crabmeat recipe from each of my cookbooks. To start today, here's one from my...

It's time to break out the grill. Here's a light appetizer/entree that's sure to please you guest. 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and...

Let's play with the most popular seafood shrimp. This week, a couple of different uses of the crustacean. 4 poblano peppers, halved...

Here's a twist on Boudin balls. You can use whatever you favorite jambalaya is. I used my traditional sausage jambalaya with cooked...

Often when invited to a family get together, I am asked to bring an appetizer or two. You can see where I'm going. Yes, this week, here...

This is one of my wife's favorite desserts. It's so refreshing after any meal, especially in the summertime. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons...