Okra is looking good at the Farmer's Market. You will need tiday's recipe for Thursday's. 6 cloves garlic, smashed 6 sprigs fresh dill 2...

New Orleans is a melting pot of cultures. Naturally, you will find many different types of cuisines being cooked in kitchens in the area....

One of my wife's favorite appetizers are Fried Crab Claws. There a lighter recipe using crab claws. 3 tablespoons cane vinegar 3...

With all this heat, we need dishes that are refreshing and cool. This week, I have two appetizer recipes that fit this bill. 1/2 cup...

Mothers are always trying to get their children to eat spinach. To be honest, I was, and still am, one of those kids. Spinach never was a...

Here's a change of pace from a fried shrimp poboy. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

Another 2 part recipe this week. You can replace any mayonnaise with this recipe. 3/4 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1...

Soon, the weather will start cooling off. I am always looking for new soup recipes to share with you. I didn’t have to look far this...

Here's a light pasta dish that perfect for the hot summer months. 20 bags lemon-ginger herbal tea 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound thin spaghetti...

Now that crawfish season has run its course, time to move on to Crab season. Two recipes this week featuring the sweet meat from this...

Spending time working on my cookbook photos can be daunting. I have to take a break every few days to give my stomach a rest. I know that...

I know that lobster is not found in local waters. Lobster is still a highlight of the week when I have it for a meal. 2 pounds sheep's...

This week, you will need today's recipe as an ingredient for Thursday's Lobster Gnocchi. 1/2 vanilla bean 1/4 cup water 4 sticks cold...

On or around November 11th, my first cookbook, You Can’t Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook, will be rereleased. There are two things that...

Mac and Cheese is a favorite among children. Here's a grown-up version. 14 ounces andouille, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup chopped red...

I'm always looking for different sides to spice up dinnertime. There's a couple of new onew this week. 8 ounces goat cheese, softened 2...

Baked Alaska is a celebrated dessert at Antoine’s restaurant in New Orleans. Since there is a lot of preparation, you must order it at...

Here's a twist on a great drink. 3 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 cups vegetable juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3...

Let's continue the fresh bell pepper theme. One entree recipe and one drink recipe this week. 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large...

Labor Day, the end of summer. Time for one last big outdoor get together. To me, this signals the end of the grilling season. I know that...