Here is a recipe from my hopefully soon to be published second cookbook. Stuffed mushrooms are on of my wife’s favorite appetizers. Most...

Saturday night at the Centola house meant my dad cooking hamburgers. This is a tradition that has been kept alive by myself and my...

Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is the title of Marcelle’s classic cookbook. This book should be part of...

This week, I am featuring two recipes from one of the authorities of Cajun Cooking, Marcelle Bienvenu. The first one is from her book,...

One of my favorite dessert flavors is Lemon. It helps refresh after a meal. How about a recipe for Lemon Squares? 1 3/4 cup All Purpose...

This week, I will help you satisfy your sweet tooth. These desserts are great for parties as well as a quick snack. 1/2 cup Margarine...

The most famous cold soup is Vichyssoise, which is a cold potato soup. This one is a little kicked-up. 2 tablespoons Butter 2 Leeks,...

As hot as it is, not many people eat soup. But there are soups that are served cold. I will share two of them with you this week. 2...

Shrimp Boils, like crawfish boils, are often large family and friends affairs. But what do you do when you want to boil shrimp for a...

Shrimp are in season. One of the many things I miss about living in New Orleans, is driving to Westwego to buy fresh shrimp for tonight’s...

Cinnamon has some great medical benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants, has anti-inflammantory properties and helps lower blood sugar....

It’s really starting to get hot here in Arkansas. One of the best ways to cool off is be eating ice cream. This week, I will share with...

As the saying goes, real men don’t eat quiche. I guess that means I am not a real man. Quiches are a delicious part of any breakfast or...

While looking thru my kitchen equipment, I ran across some muffin tins. Since I am not a big baker, they don’t get used much. This week,...

Lemonade is a great summertime refresher. This recipe is a couple of steps up from what you will find the neighborhood kids selling. 4...

The summer heat is upon us. Everyone is looking for a way to cool off. This week, instead of sharing recipes that require you to heat up...

Bérnaise sauce is a kicked-up version of Hollandaise sauce. It is a great accompaniment to steaks, grilled seafood and vegetables. It is...

Grilling is a summer sport. From burgers to steaks to seafood and all meats and vegetables in-between, grilling adds a unique flavor to...

Here is a take on the traditional sweet calas. The addition of the protein of your choice makes this a great traditional New Orleans...

Calas is a beignet made with rice as a filling usually served for breakfast. Often found in the early French Quarter, it started to...