With the holidays coming up, let's look at a couple of side dishes using sweet potatoes. Today, we will start with a salad. 1 1/2 pounds...

Here's an oldie but a goodie. It was popular in the 1980's. 2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt...

This week, I want to feature some iconic cakes. Let's start with on from the 50's. 3 cups sifted cake or all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon...

There are two schools of cornbread, sweet and non-sweet. This one falls into the second group. 6 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided 2...

This week, I want to share a couple of breads to complete your meals. 1 teaspoon canola oil 12 ounces andouille sausage, diced 1 1/2 cups...

Here's a slow cooker take on barbecue sauce. 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 large red onions, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeños,...

Let's continue with some sauces that are made in the crock pot. 3 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 5...

Here's a great sauce for poutry or beef. Canola oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 quarts beef stock 2 large onions, chopped 5 garlic...

This week, I want to share a couple of sauces that are made in a crock pot. The first is a Cajun Velouté Sauce. 2 sticks butter 1 cup...

Here's a recipe that looks fancy on a plate. It's a great way to show your culinary chops. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 2...

Here's the suace for Thursday's recipe. It's great for light meats like chicken and pork. 3 tablespoons white wine 3 tablespoons white...

Smothered Pork Chops is a great comfort food. Pairing it with rice adds to the comfort. See if you agree. 6 pork chops, about 1 1/2-inch...

Here's a couple of dishes that include rice. Let's start with a seafood dish 1 stick butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery,...

Here's a recipe for those who like to experiment with different peppers. 1 pound cleaned Louisiana shrimp 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon...

How about a copule of seafood tacos this week? I'll start with a twist on the Californian Fish Taco. 1 pound skinless Gulf fish fillets,...

I'm a big fan of chicken wings. I find that drumettes are a cleaner to eat than wings. 3 pounds chicken drumettes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2...

It's that time of the year again, Tailgating season. Here's a couple of recipes for your next event. 1 rack baby back ribs Creole...

As we approach labor day, here's a dish for your cookout. 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Cane Marinade (See Monday) 8...

You will need this recipe for Thursday's. This marinade is also good for pork. 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup...

Remoulade sauce is not just for shrimp. It makes a great dipping sauce. Here's a different protein to showcase. 3 pounds boneless...