Here is a traditional French dish. To add a New Orleans flare, I am using Italian sausage as the meat component. 4-16 ounce cans white...

Lately, I have been cooking my roast in a slow cooker. Here's a more traditional recipe for in the oven 1/4 cup potato starch 2 teaspoons...

Happy St. Patrick's day. New Orleans has a large Irish contingent. I thought I would share an Irish dish with a Cajun twist. 1 pound...

Fish Tacos are all the rage in California. Why use fish when you can use the local state crustation? 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 yellow...

Crawfish season is in full swing. If, and that's a big if, you have crawfish leftover from your boil, this week I am sharing a couple of...

Jambalaya is my favorite comfort food. This makes it a perfect meal for after a day of parades. 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola...

White beans are just as popular as red beans in New Orleans. They are usually served as lunch specials on THirsday. 1 pound dried navy...

I usually use a pot roast when cooking in a crock pot. Here's a brisket recipe that's often requested. 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced...

Here is an easy way to make the cliche dish, Shrimp Creole. The shrimp goes in for the last hour of cooking, to not overcook them. 1/2...

Just the other day, a friend was looking for crock pot recipes. Noticing that I didn't have many on my website, I thought I would remedy...

Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...

Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...

This version is based on the one found at Dooky Chase. It is a staple on their menu. 1/2 cup butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced...

Time to head to the Gulf for some fresh shrimp. There are so many ways to prepare them. Here's two more this week. 8 large mirlitons 1...

This week, I am on vacation, spending time with Peggy and some dear friends. This week, I am sharing a couple of recipes from our friend...

There are so many different ways to make Shrimp and Grits. You can almost guarantee that if I find it on a menu, I will order it. Here's...

Many people set aside Monday as a vegeterian day. Here's a recipe for those Meatless days. It's a very different twist on a classic New...

I'm always looking for different ways to prepare dishes. Here's a Creole/Cajun twist on a traditional style of Chinese cooking. 1...

Flank steak is a great cut for the grill. Here's a great way to make it shine as your main course. 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fressh...

My wife has been on a tostada kick as of late. Here's a variation of the tostadas that I have been making often lately. 1 pound peeled...