A blondie is a brownie without cocoa in the batter. Here's a great skillet dessert. 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup...

My sweet tooth is acting up. Time for a couple of desserts. Life is short, eat dessert first! 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2...

Here's another take on Shrimp Scampi. The addition of the Creole mustard adds to the deliciousness of the dish. 2 tablespoons butter 1/4...

Time for a couple of recipes featuring America's favorite seafood, Shrimp. This first one is straight from the grill. 3 tablespoons curry...

Whenever I think about a muffuletta salad, I picture the insides of the sandwich on top of lettuce. I have never considered the bread...

This week, I want to showcase a couple of salads. Today is another spin on potato salad. 2 pounds red potatoes 2 teaspoons kosher salt,...

Pesto sauce is traditionally made with pine nuts. Here's a southern twist on the Italian sauce. 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups loosely packed...

Are you looking to take your recipes to the next level? This week, I'm sharing two recipes that will do just that. 1/2 cup extra-virgin...

What makes this dish Creole? Instead of cream cheese, Creole cream cheese is used. This give the finished dish a truly New Orleans...

It's crab season. Since crab is so versatile, this week I will share both a cold and warm application. 3 large Creole tomatoes, halved 3...

Last week, I talked about picking blackberries for my grandmother. My understanding is that they were used to make wine. I think she...

Since we are talking about berries, they are great in summer adult beverages. This week, here are a couple of refreshing drinks with a...

I remember summers picking blackberries in my grandmother's yard. I also remember the stains on my hands when I was finished. Here's a...

It's berry season. Blue and black berries are plentiful. Here's a couple of recipes for those fresh picked treats. 2 cups fresh...

Most often you will find whole crabs available in restaurants boiled. Here's a great way to prepare them without the boiling pot. This is...

We are in the middle of peak season for blue crabs. My two recipes this week will showcase the crustacean two ways. Today, we are using...

How can you make cornbread more Southern? By adding okra to the mixture. If you like okra, you will love this dish. 2 tablespoons canola...

Okra has a lot more uses than just being in gumbo. This week, I want to share with you two recipes in which okra is the star. 2/3 cup...

Vinaigrettes were know as French dressing in the 19th century. Today it closely resembles Italian Dressing. Here's a kicked-up version....

We are deep in the heat of summer. Many people turn to lighter dishes, such as salads. This week, I have a couple of different salad...