Chicken is something that I could eat every day. The mild flavor of the meal lends itself to almost unlimited preparations.With the price...

If you do a cookie exchange for Christmas, here's a different one. I guarantee no one will have this recipe. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1...

I am one that wishes eggnog would be available year round. This week, I will share a cookie recipe split into two different post. 1 cup...

New Orleans is known for its talented chefs. I don’t think there is one with a better name that chef Susan Spicer. With her delicate...

Pecans pop up in numerous desserts around the holidays. Here's a cake that will have every one asking for more. 1 1/4 cup butter,...

This week, I am sharing a great cake recipe for the holidays. Today is the frosting for the cake 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown...

Many couples dine in restaurants for Valentine’s Day. This is one of the busiest days for restaurants, which could mean a long wait for a...

Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...

Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...

Most people think of Tasso as a ham product. Ham comes from the hind quarter of the pig. Tasso is made from the shoulder. The shoulder is...

I am not a baker. However, there is nothing like freshly made biscuits right out of the oven. 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as...

Here's another set of recipes to make a completed dish. It's a great way to start your monring. 1/4 cup butter 4 ounces andouille...

Gumbo and cold weather go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s definitely a soup that you can eat as a meal. In New Orleans, many...

This version is based on the one found at Dooky Chase. It is a staple on their menu. 1/2 cup butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced...

Time to head to the Gulf for some fresh shrimp. There are so many ways to prepare them. Here's two more this week. 8 large mirlitons 1...

I am not a cold-weather person. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to most of you. New Orleans is not known for their cold winters. There...

As you know, I am no baker. Here's a brownie recipe that doesn't use a premade mix 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup...

This week, I am on vacation, spending time with Peggy and some dear friends. This week, I am sharing a couple of recipes from our friend...

The winter months are the peak season for oysters. While you can find them all year round, the quality of the oysters really shine while...

Here's a twist on cole slaw. The crunchness of the fresh mirlitons, radishes and carrots really makes this dish. 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon...