This is a great appetizer for a dinner. There is no sugar in this savory cheesecake. 3 1/2 tablespoons softened Butter, in all 1/2 cup...

Most kitchens in the south contain at least one Cast Iron Skillet. Many people only cook with Cast Iron. This week I will feature a...

Crawfish season is starting to get in the swing. I have been seeing pictures of boils since early December. Of course, packaged crawfish...

This is a great dish for people who only eat Fried Oysters, which my wife is one of them. The addition of the bacon and lemon butter...

This is the best time of the year for Oysters. They start showing up everywhere. Of course, there is nothing like shucking an oyster and...

This is a very hearty dish to end out feast. This spicy dish is best served with a cold glass of Chardonnay. 6 to 8 Redfish filets, 6 to...

This is a a great way to include alcohol flavoring in your cooking. The alcohol cooks out, leaving the bourbon flavor in the sauce. 2...

This dish is a take on the great Crabmeat Cheesecake from the Palace Cafe. This savory cheesecake is not to be confused with the dessert...

Most people make gumbos. This stew is not as thick as a gumbo, which makes it a great inclusion is a large feast like this. 1 tablespoon...

This is my take on my wife’s favorite dish at Drago’s restaurant. My dish is a little spicier than Drago’s. You can leave out the red...

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...

Oysters Mosca is a wonderful Creole Italian creation. For over 60 years, Mosca’s restaurant is located 20 minutes from downtown New ...

Recently, I posted a recipe for Steak au Poivre. One fish that I think acts like a steak is a nice piece of Tuna. So, here is an au...

This soup is a cliche New Orleans dish. Here is Beverly Fountain’s take on it. 1 pound Butter 1/2 cup minced Onions 4 ribs Celery, minced...

I was going thru some old magazines and I found an article Cooking with Pete Fountain. Pete passed away on August 6th. I got to meet Mr....

Today is my 16th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Peggy!!! My wife and I are renewing our vows on a beach on Roatan Honduras. I asked her...

Fall is in the air. Before it starts getting too cold to grill outside, I will feature two recipes for the grill. The first dish is a...

We are now in the last week of September. Oysters are starting to get better the further we get into the months with R in them. Here is a...

Hope is my 2 year old Standard Poodle. No, she does not eat oysters. I have named dished after my other dogs. So, here is hers. It is a...

Summer time is a great time of the year for Fresh Herbs. I thought that this week I would post two recipes that make use of fresh herbs....