Orka is a staple in Louisiana Cooking. This vegetable is a must in seafood gumbo. This week two recipes, one with meat and one...

As some of you may know, I have been writing a food column for my local paper. Today, I am planning out my columns for the month of...

This recipe is from John’s book “Best Big Easy”. Here is the introduction to the recipe. “Sometimes great marriages happen in the...

The hot summer months are at it’s midpoint. Many people are having cookouts. Looking over my recipes, I see that I have not featured a...

This is a great addition to any meal. 1 tablespoon Canola Oil 1 small Onion, minced 1 clove Garlic, minced 4 ears corn, kernels cut off...

Having a crawfish boil can sometimes lead to leftover crawfish tails. Since Easter is probably the most common day for people to have a...

Here is a side dish that I cook often. It brings back many childhood memories as my mom made them often too. 4 potatoes. peeled and cut...

Since I will be out and about in New Orleans this week, I will feature two side dishes that are a great addition to any meal. The first...

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...

Here is another different side for Thanksgiving. You can also call these Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes. 3 pounds small to medium Sweet...

Sweet Potatoes are a holiday staple on my family’s dinner table. Here is a new twist on the sweet potato. 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes, washed...

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. This week, I will feature two non traditional side dishes for the big turkey day. The first is...

Sweet potatoes are an ingredient that is native to Louisiana. You can use them many different ways. This week, I will post two great...

Here is a great accompaniment to any entree. The first time I tasted fried parsley was at LeRuth’s restaurant. The parsley just melts in...

Here is a dish that I make often. It is one of my wife’s favorites. It goes great with almost anything. 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes,...

Here is a great side dish. Marjoram is not a herb that is often used. It taste like oregano, just not as strong. 4 large baking Potatoes,...

Coush-Coush is a thick breakfast cereal made from cornmeal. It is the Cajuns version of Cream of Wheat. It is  hearty and delicious...

Here is a great side dish that adds to any meal. I took advantage of some small cooked shrimp and made a twice baked potato with them....

I love when I get to talk to a new acquaintance about cooking. My wife just had  hip replacement surgery and had a nurse from Home Health...

Here is another one from Besh Big Easy. Macque Choux is a classic Cajun dish of corn stewed in cream. It has roots in Native America with...