Here's a barbecue sauce that will put all bottled sauced to shame. You can adjust the seasonings to your liking. It has a perfect balance...

These days, it's easy to open a jar or bottle for a gravy or sauce. While it's convenient, you lose flavor from store bought products....

I am an avid collector of cookbooks. I was very excited when I saw that Kolette Mandina Ditta was publishing a cookbook with the recipes...

The seven steak is from the chuck section of a steer. The bone is shaped like the number seven, giving its name. Here's a smothered...

To smother a dish is to cook it down with onions. These week, I want to feature two different meats smothered. Let's start with chicken 1...

Thanksgiving is almost here. The star of most tables is the turkey. Of course in Cajun country, they have developed a unique way of...

Shrimp Scampi has always been a favorite of mine. I usually sauté it on the stovetop instead of cooking it in the oven as my mother did....

In the immortal words of Bubba Blue, there are many ways to cook shrimp. This week, I'm sharing two. One I'm sure he's mentioned and...

Like an oyster, I wonder who was the first person to look at an artichoke and think that it would have something worth eating inside. The...

When it comes to fried seafood, people either reach for tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. Given the choice, I always reach for cocktail...

Seafood and dipping sauces go hand in hand. From boiled crawfish to fried shrimp, people are always coming up with different recipes for...

When you think of coconut, do you automatically think of desserts? Many people do, which is natural. Adding coconut to any dish will add...

Pork steaks are very underrated. Here is a way to prepare them. These can stand up to a beef steak any day. 1/2 cup firmly packed dark...

Let's head outside to the grill this week. Let's start with some shrimp on the barbe. New Orleans Style. 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers 24...

With Halloween being tomorrow, it’s no wonder my mind has turned to many people’s favorite course of a meal, dessert. To me, a meal is...

The drumstick is my favorite piece of chicken. Here's a great recipe for the grill. I always use 2 cans of beer. One for the marinade and...

My favorite non-seafood protein is chicken. This week, I'm sharing two very different recipes Today's isa whole chicken cooked in the...

Many people love to cook but don’t like the cleanup afterwards. Some recipes require multiple pots and bowls to create. Jambalaya is a...

Most people like to eat lighter during the summer. Salads are a common choice on a hot day. Here's one that is sure to please. 1/4 cup...

I want to share with you this week two dishes that are vegetarian. They can either be used as a side dish or entree. The first one starts...