In the late 1800’s, large number of immigrants from Sicily began to settle in south Louisiana. Many stayed in New Orleans to establish...

Another recipe I found in the cookbook is from Emeril. It used a family favorite ingredient, peanut butter. 8 ounces Cream Cheese, room...

I was looking thru my Chef’s Charity for Children cookbook from 1993. I found two dessert recipes that I think you will like. The first...

Here is a Cajun Jambalaya, no tomatoes, recipe. It’s a different twist with 2 different pork meats. 3 pounds Pork Short Ribs 1 pound...

There is no one way to make Jambalaya. Using different proteins makes jambalaya an ever changing dish. This week, I am sharing two types,...

I grew up on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans. There are many great restaurants that non locals don’t know about...

This dish can be served two ways. After you finish the recipe, which is great on its own, you may sprinkle sugar on top and brûlée the...

I just finished writing my newspaper article on coffee desserts. Since I have a few coffee recipes in my collection, I thought I would...

Shrimp is the most popular seafood. It is a seafood that freezes well, so you don’t have to have a fresh supply locally to eat quality...

Blue Cheese is an ingredient that you either love or dislike. I am part of the second group. However, here is a homemade dressing for...

Why take the time to make a salad if you are going to top it with a bottled salad dressing. This week, I will share with you two homemade...

New Orleans is not known for their pork dishes. Barbecue restaurants are just starting to make their mark. This past March, I was part of...

I love to use boudin as a stuffing. From Pork Chops to Egg Roll Wrappers, boudin makes an excellent stuffing. And since it is already...

One of the things I miss here in Arkansas is fresh boudin. I can find a few different brands that are frozen but none that are as good as...

My first weekend that I was no longer working in the restaurant business was the weekend of Mother’s Day. This was intentional. Mother’s...

Here is a cross between a pecan log, cake and brownies. I hope you enjoy it. 1 (16.5 ounce) package of Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup Butter,...

Pecans are starting to ripen and fall off of their trees. This week, here are a couple of recipes for those pecans. This first one is...

New Orleans is known as a city with great restaurants. However, not all of the great cooks are found in restaurants. You can find a great...

Leah Chase is a master when it comes to gumbo.If you don’t agree, try this recipe. It will change your mind. 4 hard shelled Crabs,...

If you are not sure who Leah Chase is, google her. The Queen of Creole Cooking is still going strong at 95 years young. This week, I will...