I thought I would change things up this week by sharing a Vinaigrette recipe and a Dipping Sauce Recipe. Today's recipe is from Chef Cory Bahr of Monore. It ...

Did you know that the Caesar Salad and Dressing was created by an Italian immigrant working in Mexico? Here is the recipe from Cannon’s restaurant. 2 Eggs 1 ...

It is a busy week for me. This week, I am featuring two home made salad dressings. 1 cup Olive Oil 1 cup Vegetable Oil 3/4 cup Salad Vinegar 1/4 cup Brown Mu...

I have a friend who recently challenged me. She is lactose intolerant and says that most of my food contains dairy. Here is a dish with no dairy at all. Dres...

Here is my 800th posted recipe. I am using a recipe from the 20th Anniversary cookbook that features two ingredients that Chef Warren was famous for using, a...

With Tuesday being Mardi Gras, I thought I would share a couple of dishes that are meatless in preparation for Lent. The first is a bread salad with lots of ...

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 cup shredded Purple...

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 cup Satsuma sections...

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 local citrus. 6 Satsuma...

Blue Cheese is an ingredient that you either love or dislike. I am part of the second group. However, here is a homemade dressing for those who like Blue Che...

Why take the time to make a salad if you are going to top it with a bottled salad dressing. This week, I will share with you two homemade salad dressings tha...

Here is a real quick side dish for any meal. This is especially great for an outdoor meal. 3 cups Dry Pasta 1 package frozen Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cup finely ...

Louisiana is the third largest producer of rice in the US. It is a staple for every pantry. This week, I am sharing two rice based dishes. 3 cups cooked Long...

Here is a great vegetarian dish that is equally at home at a tailgate as it is at a home meal. This quick dish is a great replacement for a lettuce salad. 2 ...

Crabmeat is an ingredient that is found year round. Blue Crabs are at their peak in the warm summer months. This week I am featuring two recipes that are col...

Here is a great dish that can be served as an appetizer as well as a salad. 1/2 cup Cucumber, diced 1/2 cup Celery, diced 1/4 cup Onion, diced 1/4 cup green ...

As the weather gets warmer, it gets hotter in the kitchen. This week, I will share with you two recipes that require no cooking. They both feature Creole Tom...

This is a great recipe for an outdoor party. It also makes a great picnic dish. 1 pound Crawfish tails, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon freshl...

Here is a take on my mother’s Shrimp Remoulade. It is a great variation. I think that Crabmeat is the seafood equivalent of Bacon. It makes every dish better...

This salad is great when it is stuffed in a hollowed out tomato for a cool summer lunch. It is also great with crackers. 1 pound Shrimp (41-50 count) boiled,...