Last week, I featured Marcelle Bienvenu. The week, I am featuring 2 shrimp dishes from Frank Davis. The Sauce 1 cup plain low fat Yogurt...

I find that using potato flakes to coat the oysters adds another layer of texture and flavor to regular fried oysters. You can use...

We are right in the middle of oyster season. I can never get enough of them and am always looking for new ways to cook them. This week, I...

Oysters Casino are often found on menus that offer numerous baked oysters. Variations can be found among the varieties of oysters 2-2-2....

While I am not a clod weather person, I do have a reason to look forward to winter. It is the best time of the year for oysters. This...

Here is a dish that is found on some restaurant menus. The sweetness of the shrimp along with the coconut, makes this a great...

Shrimp is a very versatile seafood. Available year round, it is always easy to get your hands on fresh shrimp.This week, I am sharing two...

Leah Chase is a master when it comes to gumbo.If you don’t agree, try this recipe. It will change your mind. 4 hard shelled Crabs,...

Quesadillas are a quick versatile dish. Usually, it is cheese (and sometimes meats) in a tortilla and cooked. Here is a little Creole...

Here in Arkansas, it seems like there is a Mexican restaurant on every corner. So this week, I thought I would share some Cajun-Mexican...

Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is the title of Marcelle’s classic cookbook. This book should be part of...

Shrimp Boils, like crawfish boils, are often large family and friends affairs. But what do you do when you want to boil shrimp for a...

Shrimp are in season. One of the many things I miss about living in New Orleans, is driving to Westwego to buy fresh shrimp for tonight’s...

Here is a take on the traditional sweet calas. The addition of the protein of your choice makes this a great traditional New Orleans...

This week, I would like to share with you two pasta dishes. Today’s is a twist on the classic Shrimp Scampi. It is a good as the...

Here is a very different way to prepare soft-shell crabs. Most people will fry or sauté them. This recipe adds plenty of flavor to the...

Softshell crabs have started to hit the streets in New Orleans. This week, I will share with you different ways to prepare these...

In the 70’s, Ella Brennan asked the chef’s at Commanders Palace to create a dish like Trout Almandine but using Louisiana pecans. Since...

This week, I am featuring two fish recipes. With Louisiana’s abundance of water in the state, numerous species of fish are found in the...

Here is another recipe from the late Frank Davis. For over 30 years, Frank shared his love of cooking, fishing and hunting with the...