This week, I am featuring two side salads that will dress up any meal. 1 cup baby carrots 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy...

There are so many ways to make Shrimp and Grits. This is my most recent version. My wife liked it so much, she allowed me to name it...

Here's a couple of dishes that I have been playing around with in my kitchen . 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, small diced 1...

Here's a cool appetizer for these hot summer months. 1/4 cup thiny sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped Spicy Pickled Okra (See Monday's...

Okra is looking good at the Farmer's Market. You will need tiday's recipe for Thursday's. 6 cloves garlic, smashed 6 sprigs fresh dill 2...

One of my wife's favorite appetizers are Fried Crab Claws. There a lighter recipe using crab claws. 3 tablespoons cane vinegar 3...

Here's a change of pace from a fried shrimp poboy. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

Another 2 part recipe this week. You can replace any mayonnaise with this recipe. 3/4 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1...

Here's a light pasta dish that perfect for the hot summer months. 20 bags lemon-ginger herbal tea 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound thin spaghetti...

Now that crawfish season has run its course, time to move on to Crab season. Two recipes this week featuring the sweet meat from this...

I know that lobster is not found in local waters. Lobster is still a highlight of the week when I have it for a meal. 2 pounds sheep's...

This week, you will need today's recipe as an ingredient for Thursday's Lobster Gnocchi. 1/2 vanilla bean 1/4 cup water 4 sticks cold...

Mac and Cheese is a favorite among children. Here's a grown-up version. 14 ounces andouille, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup chopped red...

I'm always looking for different sides to spice up dinnertime. There's a couple of new onew this week. 8 ounces goat cheese, softened 2...

Here's a twist on a great drink. 3 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 cups vegetable juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3...

Let's continue the fresh bell pepper theme. One entree recipe and one drink recipe this week. 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large...

Gourmet hot dogs are something that hasn't found it's way to Arkansas. In New Orleans, however, you have Dat Dog. Here's a recipe that...

Bell peppers are a versitle ingredient. It is a mainstay in Creole and Cajun cooking, being part of the Holy Trinity. This week, I am...

Here's a fresh salad for those summer months. 1 large seedless English cucumber 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 cups...

With the summer heat upon us, I though I would share some refreshing salads. 2 cups shredded green papaya 1 pound green beans, trimmed...