Here is the recipe for an iconic southern dish with a Louisiana twist, Chicken and Dumplings. See my previous post for the Dumpling...

This week, I am sharing with you a Louisiana version of the southern classic, Chicken and Dumplings. These recipes are based on chef Paul...

Most Primavera’s you find these days are served over pasta. Of course, Frank often bucked conventionalism. This dish is served over rice....

Last week, I featured Marcelle Bienvenu. The week, I am featuring 2 shrimp dishes from Frank Davis. The Sauce 1 cup plain low fat Yogurt...

Here is an excellent bread to serve with any meal. Don’t confuse it with Garlic Bread. There are more flavors here than just a hint of...

This week, I am sharing 2 recipes for the queen of Cajun cooking, Marcelle Bienvenu. Both of these side dishes are great accompaniments...

I find that using potato flakes to coat the oysters adds another layer of texture and flavor to regular fried oysters. You can use...

We are right in the middle of oyster season. I can never get enough of them and am always looking for new ways to cook them. This week, I...

Here is a meatless pasta salad that goes great with anything. It is a great accompaniment to a PoBoy sandwich. 1 pounds Fusilli Pasta 1/2...

This week, I am sharing a couple of colorful recipes to round out a Mardi Gras celebration. For the salad: 4 cups chopped Red Cabbage 2...

I found this recipe on Louisiana Kitchen and Culture’s website. Just another way to enjoy the flavors of King Cake. KING CAKE COCKTAIL 1...

I fractured my right hand on Christmas Day. I always make a king cake for January 6th. With a little difficulty, here is the version I...

This is taken directly from my article This recipe is adapted from New Orleans food critic, Tom Fitzmorris. It is one of his most request...

I just finished an article on Hams for Christmas. This week, I will share tow of the ham glaze recipes. Creole Orange Glazed Ham 1...

This is taken straight from the column. Here is another childhood favorite. I remember making these with my mom when I was young. The...

As you may know, I write a weekly food column for my local paper. I just finished a column on Holiday Candy. This week, I will share two...

Here is a spinach salad that is straight from the bayou. 1 bag Spinach leaves 1/2 small Red Onion, thinly sliced 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes 1...

Satsumas are Louisiana’s best winter crop. They are best in the month of December. This week, I will share two quick sides using this...

Oysters Casino are often found on menus that offer numerous baked oysters. Variations can be found among the varieties of oysters 2-2-2....

While I am not a clod weather person, I do have a reason to look forward to winter. It is the best time of the year for oysters. This...