Spring is just around the corner. Time to gather your friends and start cooking in the yard. So while most people dust off their barbecue...

Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...

Today I am celebrating my dad's birthday. I never got a chance to really cook for him as he past away when I was 11. I've always wondered...

New Orleans is known for two unique sandwiches; the Muffuletta and the Po’Boy. While the muffuletta has a few variations, there is an...

This recipe comes from a good friend of my wife's and I. Monica's aunt used to make a punch for the family Christmas parties. Since she...

Last week, I featured two adult beverages. This week, I want to give equal time to non-alcoholic punches that are great for the entire...

Today is a perfect day for soup. As I write this, looking out my office window, the street is covered with ice. (I write these articles a...

One of my favorite winter beverages is Egg Nog. I know that I can enjoy it year round but only drink it during November and December....

When the weather turns cold, we often use our beverages to warm our bodies. This week, I want to share two adult beverages. They will...

Nothing is more romantic than a home cooked meal for two on Valentine’s Day. I really enjoy cooking that night for my wife, Peggy. I will...

Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...

I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...

Every year, I look forward to the Carnival season. From January 6th through Mardi Gras, New Orleans bakeries are filled with orders for...

Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

As the weather starts to cool, oysters start to taste better. It's hard to say what my favorite seafood is. I do know that oysters are...

Last time, I shared with you a different type of pie, the savory pie. Today, I want to share some traditional pie recipes. I think that...

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces. The traditional nut used in pesto is pine nuts. Here's a Louisiana twist on this Italian dish 1 1/2...

Pecans are a very Southern ingredient. Here's an interpretation of a candied pecan. 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup...

When you think of pie, the first thing that comes to my mind is a dessert pie. While those are wonderful for the end of a meal, there are...

Pancakes are a big tradition in my family. Every Saturday, my dad would make them for the family. I do love to make French Toast though....