This is the dish that the late chef Austin Leslie demonstrated at the Chef’s Charity in 1993. Austin’s style of New Orleans neighborhood...

Here is a dish from another, Chef Goffredo Fraccaro. He demonstrated this dish in 1995. This is his version of Chicken Cacciatore. 2 1/2...

Here is a recipe that was demonstrated at the 1990 Chef’s Charity. Chef Chris Kerageorgoiu was one of the founding chef’s of the charity....

Here is another delicious crawfish dish for a cold day. I have always enjoyed a good clam chowder. So, here is the Cajun answer to clam...

Crawfish season is starting to hit its stride. It has been a early season this year due to a mild winter. However, it is still cold here...

Here is another vegetable dish. Mirlitons are also known as Chayote pears. This is a great way to include mirlitons in your meal plan. 3...

Wednesday, Feb. 10 is Ash Wednesday, the start  of Lent. So, I thought I would post a couple of Vegetable dishes. This dish can be used...

Every year, a guest chef makes an appearance to demonstrate a dish. From Pete Fountain to Dom DeLuise and even chef Warren Leruth, these...

Here is a soup that John Folse demonstrated at the 2005 Chef’s Charity for Children 18 (21-25 count) Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound...

Here is another soup from the Chef’s Charity. It was demonstrated in 1995 by chef Chris Keragergiou. 12 ounces Bacon, diced 1 pound...

As I look out my window, I see a blanket of snow. Of course, my food thoughts turn to soup. On a day like today, soup really hits the...

It has been a while since I have posted a vegetarian dish. This one was demonstrated at the Chef’s Charity 20th  Anniversary in 1997. It...

Here is a wonderful Italian Seafood dish that was demonstrated at the 1988 Chef’s Charity for Children. Chef Fraccaro was a very talented...

Here is a recipe that was demonstrated at the Chef’s Charity for Children in 1990. Chef Mike Roussel from Brennan’s was a fixture at the...

Traditionally, the Chef’s Charity for Children is held on the second Tuesday in January. This year it has been moved to March. I will be...

Here is a great breakfast to make on the weekend. A fritter is much like a Beignet. Make sure that you use clean, fresh oil when frying....

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most people will skip breakfast. As this is a new year, here is a good way to get your...

Black-eyed peas are another traditional dish that is served on New Years. It represents luck. Here is my twist on Black-eyed peas. 6...

One of the traditional dishes cooked for New Year’s day is cabbage. It is said that if you eat cabbage on New Year’s day, you will have...

Here is another recipe from Emeril’s Creole Christmas cookbook. Oysters and Christmas go hand in hand. This great soup is a perfect...