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....

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While I feel that the most important meals are ones in which the entire...

I find that December and January are the perfect months for oysters. They often find their way to the holiday dinner tables. My family’s...

In my first cookbook, I have recipes named for my my two dogs, Bruno and Abigail. Since my first book, we have gotten 2 standard poodles....

This week, I'm reaching into my cookbook Creole & Cajun Comfort Food for a couple of desserts. Pecan pies are the only type of pies for...

When the weather is cold, my thoughts often turn to gumbo. It is one of the iconic New Orleans dishes. With its infinite number of...

You can use almost anything to stuff bell peppers with. From seasoned meat to seafood, there's no wrong way to stuff these. Cane in point...

Everyone ha heard of Taco Tuesday. I enjoy tacos here and there. This week, I want to feature another Mexican food staple, the tamale. We...

Dry spices and seasoning are a staple in kitchens. What many people don’t realize it that after 6 months, they start to lose their...

Here is a good Creole jambalaya. You can use any tomatoes you like. Heirloom tomatoes give a extra tomato punch to the dish. 2...

I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...

It’s time to bring out all those traditional New Year’s Day dishes. The centerpiece of my table is always a ham. It represents prosperity...

Here's a quick and easy recipe. It's a great finger food. It will fit in perfectly for football parties. 2 pounds andouille sausage, cut...

Andouille is my favorite sausage. This week, I will showcase it in twice as an appetizer. The first use is a different take on chips and...