Today here in Arkansas, the temperature is not getting above freezing. So how does one warm up? This soup from Palace Cafe hits the spot....

For some reason, this recipe did not post. So here it is again. 2 Tablespoons olive Oil 1 pound Gumbo Crabs 1 Onion, chopped 1 Celery...

Winter has arrived in Arkansas. We are bracing for an ice storm. Hopefully, it will not be as bad as forecasted. Here is the most popular...

Thursday is Thanklsgiving. One of the best uses of leftover turkey is Turkey and Andouille Gumbo. The weather is perfect for this version...

Last night, the Boston Red Soxs won the World Series. This got me thinking of my father. He was born and raised in Boston. Unfortunately,...

Last night, I made this dish for my wife. The weather is starting to turn cool. She always likes soups for meals in the colder months....

Today is National Oyster Day. The quality of Oysters in the hot summer months are not the best. This is the time of year that the oysters...

It is still a little chilly here in Arkansas. That does not stop me from having a crawfish boil. So, I am always trying to come up with...

Bouilabassie is a traditional Provencal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. This stew is traditionally made with 3...

One of the world’s best known meal is Breakfast at Brennan’s. This French Quarter restaurant probably serves the most breakfast meals of...

This soup was created by Susan Spicer, owner of Bayonna and Mondo restaurants. Susan has been cooking since 1970. Her cookbook, Crescent...

Today, we are getting the first feel of Fall in the air. This gets me thinking about making soup. Today, I have a gumbo recipe from Mr....

This is the only soup that Commander’s Palace serves every day. It is one of the best, if not the best, Turtle Soup in New Orleans. It is...

Here is another recipe from Commander’s Palace. I am not sure who created this recipe, but it is one of the best in New Orleans. The best...

This is a soup that is becoming popular around New Orleans. It is the signature soup of the Dakota restaurant in Covington, La.  Since...

This rich gumbo was served 5 or 6 times a year to the cooking staff at 4;30 in LeRuth’s Kitchen 1/4 lb Smoked Slab Bacon, diced and...

This is another soup that is a version of a traditional New Orleans dish. Red beans are a staple on Mondays. Most places offer this on...

This is a great way to make Oysters Rockefeller for a large group. Also, if you are unable to get your oysters still in their shell, you...

4oz Butter 4oz Flour 1/2  gallon Oysters, drained (reserve liquor) 1/4 gallon Clam Juice 1/2 cup Green Onions, finely chopped 1/2...

Chef Warren Leruth, of LeRuth’s restaurant, created oyster and artichoke soup. This soup was the house special. It has since been widely...