Salads don't have to be made with lettuce. Spinach and basil leaves make a tasty salad. 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach Blueberry...

This week, I am featuring two side salads that will dress up any meal. 1 cup baby carrots 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy...

Here's a couple of dishes that I have been playing around with in my kitchen . 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, small diced 1...

Here's a cool appetizer for these hot summer months. 1/4 cup thiny sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped Spicy Pickled Okra (See Monday's...

Okra is looking good at the Farmer's Market. You will need tiday's recipe for Thursday's. 6 cloves garlic, smashed 6 sprigs fresh dill 2...

One of my wife's favorite appetizers are Fried Crab Claws. There a lighter recipe using crab claws. 3 tablespoons cane vinegar 3...

With all this heat, we need dishes that are refreshing and cool. This week, I have two appetizer recipes that fit this bill. 1/2 cup...

Here's a change of pace from a fried shrimp poboy. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

Another 2 part recipe this week. You can replace any mayonnaise with this recipe. 3/4 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1...

Here's a light pasta dish that perfect for the hot summer months. 20 bags lemon-ginger herbal tea 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound thin spaghetti...

Now that crawfish season has run its course, time to move on to Crab season. Two recipes this week featuring the sweet meat from this...

I know that lobster is not found in local waters. Lobster is still a highlight of the week when I have it for a meal. 2 pounds sheep's...

This week, you will need today's recipe as an ingredient for Thursday's Lobster Gnocchi. 1/2 vanilla bean 1/4 cup water 4 sticks cold...

Mac and Cheese is a favorite among children. Here's a grown-up version. 14 ounces andouille, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup chopped red...

I'm always looking for different sides to spice up dinnertime. There's a couple of new onew this week. 8 ounces goat cheese, softened 2...

Here's a twist on a great drink. 3 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 cups vegetable juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3...

Let's continue the fresh bell pepper theme. One entree recipe and one drink recipe this week. 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large...

Gourmet hot dogs are something that hasn't found it's way to Arkansas. In New Orleans, however, you have Dat Dog. Here's a recipe that...

Bell peppers are a versitle ingredient. It is a mainstay in Creole and Cajun cooking, being part of the Holy Trinity. This week, I am...

Here's a fresh salad for those summer months. 1 large seedless English cucumber 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 cups...