Cornbread is a staple here in Arkansas. I wonder how the locals would feel about this dish. 1/4 cup Bacon Drippings 1 cup Flour 1 cup...

Here is an excellent bread to serve with any meal. Don’t confuse it with Garlic Bread. There are more flavors here than just a hint of...

This week, I am sharing 2 recipes for the queen of Cajun cooking, Marcelle Bienvenu. Both of these side dishes are great accompaniments...

This week, I am sharing a couple of colorful recipes to round out a Mardi Gras celebration. For the salad: 4 cups chopped Red Cabbage 2...

If you are not sure who Leah Chase is, google her. The Queen of Creole Cooking is still going strong at 95 years young. This week, I will...

While looking thru my kitchen equipment, I ran across some muffin tins. Since I am not a big baker, they don’t get used much. This week,...

Frank Brigtsen is a funny guy who gets serious when he is in the kitchen. It’s the smallest details that makes each of his dishes great....

If you have not eaten at Brigtsen’s, you don’t know what your are missing. It is a dining experience. Not only are you eating the food of...

Planning on having a Mardi Gras party. Here is a great side dish. It contains the traditional Mardi Gras colors: purple (actually the...

Matt Murphy was the chef of the now closed Irish House. With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to share...

Here is a twist on a New Orleans favorite Dirty Rice or Rice Dressing. The eggplant adds another layer of flavor to this traditional...

With my two recipes this week, I will have reached 700 recipes posted on my website. Racking my brain to come up with two special...

Here is a dip perfect for Game Day. It is a quick recipe to throw together. The Green Goddess Dressing has a New Orleans background. Chef...

Cabbage is eaten on New Years in hopes of having wealth for the year. This dish is welcome on any table any time of the year. 4 sliced...

This recipe has multiple uses. It can be used to top dishes in a Florentine presentation. I can also be served with ships as a dip. Of...

New Orleans has a good collection of steakhouses. As important as the steaks are, there are classic side dishes that are found on the...

Football season is here. Time to start tailgating. The only thing you need when planning a tailgating menu is your imagination. This...

This dish is great as a vegetarian main dish or as an accompaniment to any meal. 1 pound fresh Okra, halved lengthwise 4 Red Bell...

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...