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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It has been a very hot summer. I thought I would share with you some easy salads that can be served at BBQs, Boils and other outdoor...