The low temperatures this week in Arkansas have been in the low to mid 20's. Here is a soup that is quickly made and packed with flavor. 1 stick Butter 2 tab...

This soup was one of Ms Ella Brennan's favorites. The key is to completely peel the eggplant at least 1/4-inch from the skin or it will be bitter. Hope you e...

It's below freezing this morning I as I start to ponder this weeks recipes. I go to my cookbooks and pull out the original Commander's Palace cookbook. I wi...

Crawfish have made their way north to Arkansas. Our local food truck CJ's Cajun Station has opened for business. They only open during crawfish season. I am ...

This is a soup that I can see coming from my mother's kitchen. She did wonders with Eggplant. I don't remember her ever using it in a soup. Surprisingly, the...

Around Christmas time, I always hope to receive a next New Orleans cookbook. Looking through my bookshelves, I pulled of the Galatoire's Cookbook. Scanning t...

Oysters are really looking good now. I always enjoy a nice bowl of oyster stew. Here's a recipe. 1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup Green Onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup ...

As the cold starts to envelop the south, everyone is turning to soups to warm them up. This week, I will share two delicious New Orleans soups. 1 cup unsalte...

While eating out the other night, I noticed that one of the other customers had a Ralph and Kacoo’s shirt on. So while thinking of Gumbo recipes, I reached f...

Fall has arrived. Hopefully soon, the weather will turn cool. Time to start making gumbo. Here are two gumbo recipes this week. 1 1/2 cups Canola Oil 1 1/2 c...

It still is a little warm for soup. File this one way until the wether starts to cool down 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds (optional) 2 tablespoons Butter 3 tabl...

Not many people think about soup in the summer months. Today, I am sharing with you a chilled soup great for dealing with the heat. 3 cups Milk 2 Avocados 1 ...

Who likes Redfish? It’s a shame that this fish was almost fished to extinction due to the blackening craze. Since there are plenty of redfish available, this...

Since February is Black History month, I thought I would feature two recipes from one of the most well known creator of “Creole Soul” food, Austin Leslie. 1/...

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, cleaned 1/2 pound boneless...

The most famous cold soup is Vichyssoise, which is a cold potato soup. This one is a little kicked-up. 2 tablespoons Butter 2 Leeks, chopped 1 Onion, chopped...

As hot as it is, not many people eat soup. But there are soups that are served cold. I will share two of them with you this week. 2 Avocado, peeled and seede...

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

In New Orleans, white beans seem to take a back seat to red beans. Here is a quick soup using the tasty white bean. 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 cup Onion, ...

Today, I am staring out my window in Arkansas looking at the snow on the ground. With the temperature maybe getting into the 2o’s, I thought soup would be gr...