When most people think of cheesecake, they think of dessert. Crabmeat Cheesecake is one of the signature dishes at Palace Cafe on Canal...

Today, we are getting the first feel of Fall in the air. This gets me thinking about making soup. Today, I have a gumbo recipe from Mr....

This is the only soup that Commander’s Palace serves every day. It is one of the best, if not the best, Turtle Soup in New Orleans. It is...

Here is another recipe from Commander’s Palace. I am not sure who created this recipe, but it is one of the best in New Orleans. The best...

I have been getting request for this recipe since I posted this picture on Facebook So, as promised, here it is. My wife wanted to eat...

This recipe is the creation of the late Commander’s chef Jamie Shannon. Jamie had a tough act to follow when he took over Commander’s...

I guess I will end my McKenzie’s nostalgic trifecta of recipes with my favorite, Buttermilk Drops. I can’t remember a time, other than my...

I know we are 5 months away from Mardi Gras but since my last post, many have asked for this recipe. My first memory of King Cake is one...

With hurricane Issac hitting New Orleans on the 7th anniversary of Katrina, I have been thinking alot about things I miss from New...

Today is Labor Day, the traditional last day of summer. The cooking method often associated with summer is grilling. So, here is a recipe...

Yesterday on the seven year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Issac hit the city of New Orleans. Nowhere near the strenght of...

Commander’s Palace is the best restaurant in New Orleans. It is also one of the best in the world. There have been a great group of men...

Late summer months are the peak season for Creole Tomatoes. In 2003, the state of Louisiana named the Creole Tomato as the offficial...

My cousin Carol asked me what is the difference between Chicken Stew and Chicken Fricassee. The difference is in the way the chicken is...

Next week, school will start here in Arkansas. This has me thinking about my days in High School. I have been able to reconnect with a...

Today I hit the big 50. I was thinking to myself,what kind of birthday cake would I want. My favorite cake is the Red Velvet Cake. So I...

This dish features the most menacing animal from the water. Alligator meat does not taste like chicken. The best part to eat is the tail...

Today is my wife’s birthday. So to honor her, here is a recipe named for her. Happy Birthday Peggy! I Love You! My wife, Peggy loves...

Lately, I have been thinking about some of the best meals I have had at some of New Orleans great restaurants. So I thought I would share...

Today is National Cheese Cake Day. My favorite cheese cake will always be my mother’s. Since I have already posted that recipe, here is...