While I was on vacation, I received a request for a Green Bean Casserole recipe.  Since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, I figured...

One of the entrees that I ate on my cruise was Seafood Newberg. This is dish that is not often seen on many menus these days. It was...

I just got back from a cruise to Key West and Nassau. Every night under the appetizers, there was a selection didja (as in did you ever)....

I will not be posting any recipes until November 12th. After work on Thursday, my wife and I will be heading to New Orleans for a short...

This is the most popular dessery at Emeril’s restaurant. There are a few secrets necessary to make this pie successfully. First, the...

This recipe is from LeRuth’s Front Door/Back Door cookbook. It is one of two cookbooks, the other is a small 20th anniversary cookbook...

Here is a dessert that it very popular in New Orleans. Sweet Potatoes are often seen on tables around Louisiana. The popular sweet potato...

This recipe is the closest to Antoine’s original recipe. The most surprising request for a recipe I ever received came from Bernard...

Bouilabassie is a traditional Provencal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. This stew is traditionally made with 3...

One of the world’s best known meal is Breakfast at Brennan’s. This French Quarter restaurant probably serves the most breakfast meals of...

This soup was created by Susan Spicer, owner of Bayonna and Mondo restaurants. Susan has been cooking since 1970. Her cookbook, Crescent...

When most people think of cheesecake, they think of dessert. Crabmeat Cheesecake is one of the signature dishes at Palace Cafe on Canal...

Today, we are getting the first feel of Fall in the air. This gets me thinking about making soup. Today, I have a gumbo recipe from Mr....

This is the only soup that Commander’s Palace serves every day. It is one of the best, if not the best, Turtle Soup in New Orleans. It is...

Here is another recipe from Commander’s Palace. I am not sure who created this recipe, but it is one of the best in New Orleans. The best...

I have been getting request for this recipe since I posted this picture on Facebook So, as promised, here it is. My wife wanted to eat...

This recipe is the creation of the late Commander’s chef Jamie Shannon. Jamie had a tough act to follow when he took over Commander’s...

I guess I will end my McKenzie’s nostalgic trifecta of recipes with my favorite, Buttermilk Drops. I can’t remember a time, other than my...

I know we are 5 months away from Mardi Gras but since my last post, many have asked for this recipe. My first memory of King Cake is one...

With hurricane Issac hitting New Orleans on the 7th anniversary of Katrina, I have been thinking alot about things I miss from New...