I hope everyone is safe after the passing of Hurricane Laura. I know we can all use a little something to brighten up our days. This...

January 6th is the 12th day of Christmas and the start of New Orleans Carnival season. It is on this day that the Three Kings (Wise Men)...

Hash is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. There are so many different variations. The common ingredients are a protein and potatoes....

It has been said by many that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So I thought two breakfast dishes would make great...

The French Quarter in New Orleans is a place that I would rarely go. The main reason for me to visit would be some of the cities best...

Time to turn to my Italian roots. Marsala is a popular sauce appearing on veal and chicken. I thought why not alligator? I think you will...

This week, I want to take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. Most often you will find it fried. This week, I am taking...

Today’s article is a special one. This is my 100th column that I have had the pleasure of sharing with the readers of the Daily Citizen....

Whenever I think of fried chicken, this is the version that comes to mind. When using a deep-fryer, it is better to dip the chicken into...

Fried chicken is a Southern classic. Do you cook it in a pan or in a deep fryer. This week, I am sharing with you a recipe for both. Yes,...

I am often asked how do I come up with my recipes. Every now and then, an original idea will come to me. More often, I expand on a recipe...

Here is a scampi recipe that combined shrimp and crawfish. This recipe is different that most, as rice is the vehicle that the seafood is...

With school getting ready to start, many people are looking for some quick and easy recipes for dinner. This week, I will share with you...

At Thanksgiving, the turkey is the star of the table. For Christmas, there are many options for the main course. One of the more popular...

This tasty recipe can be made with either crawfish or cooked shrimp. Either way, you will get a taste of New Orleans. Try it both ways...

The temperature is starting to rise. The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. This week, I am featuring two recipes with very little cooking....

Last year, I shared cookie recipes for a cookie exchange. Candy is another great way to share your Christmas spirit. You don’t have to be...

There is no one way to étouffée. Most of the étouffée recipes you find are made with seafood. Here is on from Chef Paul featuring a meat...

K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter has permanately closed. It was here that Paul Prudhomme shared his gifts with New Orleans. To...

The holiday season is now in full swing. With Christmas shopping and parties on the schedule, sometimes dinner takes a back seat....