This week, we will use the King Cake dough from Jan 6 to prepare a traditional King Cake. Here's the frosting 4 ounces cream cheese,...

Chocolate and caramel are a great combination. Let's try it with a King Cake. 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons...

If nectar is not a flavor you care for, don't worry. This week, I will share a different flavor for the King Cake Dough. Here's the sauce...

One of the most New Orleans flavors is Nectar. It was developed locally. Often found as a snowball flavor, it's unique combination of...

Happy King's Day! Since I don't live in South Louisiana, I always have to make my own King Cakes. This week, I am sharing a made from...

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup red currant jelly Supremes of 6 to 8 oranges In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water...

If you do a cookie exchange for Christmas, here's a different one. I guarantee no one will have this recipe. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1...

I am one that wishes eggnog would be available year round. This week, I will share a cookie recipe split into two different post. 1 cup...

Pecans pop up in numerous desserts around the holidays. Here's a cake that will have every one asking for more. 1 1/4 cup butter,...

This week, I am sharing a great cake recipe for the holidays. Today is the frosting for the cake 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown...

As you know, I am no baker. Here's a brownie recipe that doesn't use a premade mix 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup...

It's almost that time of year when everything will be Pumpkin Spice. Here's a twist on a New Orleans staple. 1/2 cup warm water...

Again this week, I am featuring a dessert (or breakfast) that has a recipe inside a recipe. I will start off with the filling for...

Granita is basically flavored ice. It's a very refreshing way to end a meal. 1 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves 2...

Here we go. No oven necessary. Chocolate Mousse (recipe from last Thursday) Strawberry Mousse (recipe from last Monday) 1 cup sugar 1/2...

The great part about this week's recipes it that you can also serve them on their own. Wait until you see how we use them on Monday. 2...

I going to share a couple of recipes this week that will be ingredients for next Monday's recipe. Bear with me. 2 tablespoons water 1/2...

Here's an easy summer dessert. To make it even easier, use a premade graham cracker crust. 3 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs 3/4...

Need some relief from the heat. Here's a couple of cold desserts to serve. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup firmy packed dark brown sugr 3/4...

The Grasshopper was reported created at Tujague's restaurant in 1918, making it a truly New Orleans classic. Let''s grab the ice cream...