Merry Christmas! This week, I thoughtI would share some appetizers for the New Years. First up, a twist on shrimp. Canola oil 24 jumbo...

Ham and bacon have always been my two favorite parts of a pig. The ham comes from the hind leg of the hog. In my childhood, a ham...

One of the more popular appetizers these days are stuffed jalapeno peppers. Here's a different spin on Poppers. 4 ounces goat cheese 2...

For opening presenst, my family would often make a bunch of appteizers to munch on. It made things easier than having a sit-down dinner....

Salmon is omnipresent in grocery stores and on restaurant menus. There’s good reasons for this. First, it’s a tasty fish that is quickly...

Here's a great way to serve sweet potatoes to a large group. People will be amazed at your presentation of ordinary sweet potatoes. 1/2...

Let's continue this week with some side dishes for your Christmas dinner. Here's another different dressing. 6 strips thick-cut bacon,...

It’s that time of year again, crawfish season. I think the best way to eat crawfish, is right out of the boiling pot surrounded by...

After andouille, Italian sausage is my second favorite. Here's a dressing featuring Italian sausage. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup...

This week, I want to share a couple of bread dressings for you dinner table. The first one is a basic one that you came make your own. 2...

When I first heard the word debris in cooking terms, the place was Mother’s restaurant in New Orleans. Here they would take the pieces...

Here's a dish that my grandmother used to make. This is not her recipe, however. She never wrote it down to share. 2 1/2 pounds...

Let's concentrate on the main dish tis week. I will be featuring two different proteins. Let's start with the pig. 1 large oranges, cut...

What is the best restaurant in New Orleans? There is no wrong answer to that question. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. One of...

Although peppermint candies are available year-round, this flavor really comes alive around Christmas time. Here's another way to...

There's a lot of baking going on this time of year. This week, I have a couple of recipes to decorate your cake differently. 1 1/2 cups...

Often I am asked if I’m working on another cookbook. To be honest, I’m always searching and developing new dishes. There are many Creole...

Here's a twist on a Mimosa. It has a bigger kick to it. 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice 1 ounce Sage Simple Syrup (recipe follows) 1 ounce...

With the holidays approaching, how about some adult beverages. More specifically, adult beverages with bubbles not from soft drinks. 1...

The big game is coming up. The Super Bowl is the most watched yearly event. Super Bowl parties come in many sizes. They can be a couple...