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...

A few weekends ago, my wife and I headed to Monroe to attend my niece’s wedding. When looking for a restaurant to eat at, we wanted one...

Here's a great recipe for chicken from the grill that doesn't use BBQ sauce. It's a great way to take some carbs out of your meal. 6...

With summer in full swing, I thought I would share some recipes for the grill. This week, you will need today recipe for Thursday's. 2...

I have said before that cane syrup is my favorite sweetener. It has a smoother flavor than molasses. It also doesn’t contain the sulphur...

Don't let the simplicity of this dish fool you. It's a very tasty meal. Feel free to use any pasta you like. 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup (4...

The Shrimp Boats are coming! I miss not being able to drive a few minutes to buy shrimp fresh off of the boat. So as I wish, here's a...

A couple of weeks ago, I shared two stuffed vegetable dishes. Today, I want to take you on a journey to Italy with a couple of stuffed...

If you are like many, when Girl Scout cookies come out, you buy as many as you can. Here's a recipe that uses two favorite flavors. 1...

Who want's some pie? This week, I'm sharing two versions. If you really want to be ambitious, you can make your own pie crust. 9-inch...

I have a large collection of cookbooks. I get this from my mother who also had a large collection. I often look through them to get...

This drink was very popular in the sixties. Every few decades, it makes a comback. 1/2 ounce dark rum 1 1/2 ounce light rum 1/2 ounce...

With the weather turning warm, I thought a couple of rum drinks would help this week. These recipes are coming from the Original Tortuga...

When thinking of a stuffed dish, many recipes come to mind. You can stuff pastas, fish, meats, mushrooms, and even shrimp. Today I...

When I opened the cover of the book, my mom had written down recipes and page numbers. This one was at the top of the list. It's a savory...

Looking through my collection of cookbooks, I came across the official cookbook of the Louisiana World's Fair. I thought that this week,...

It’s hard to believe that today is a milestone birthday for me. At 11:41pm, I will have made 60 trips around the sun. It’s also the last...

Here's a ceviche with a little kick to it in two ways. First, is the tequila. Second is the addition of jalapeños. 2 1/2 pounds peeled,...

With the weather getting warmer, how about a cool dish to start your meal. This week, two Ceviche dishes that both contain shrimp. 1...