anuary 28th will be the 42nd annual Chef’s Charity for Children. The proceeds from the charity benefits St. Michael’s Special School....

I have always used light corn syrup when making pecan pie. Chef Frank Brigtsen uses dark corn syrup. I never thought to use cane syrup...

I hope everyone is safe after the passing of Hurricane Laura. I know we can all use a little something to brighten up our days. This...

Hash is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. There are so many different variations. The common ingredients are a protein and potatoes....

It has been said by many that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So I thought two breakfast dishes would make great...

Time to turn to my Italian roots. Marsala is a popular sauce appearing on veal and chicken. I thought why not alligator? I think you will...

This week, I want to take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. Most often you will find it fried. This week, I am taking...

Whenever I think of fried chicken, this is the version that comes to mind. When using a deep-fryer, it is better to dip the chicken into...

Fried chicken is a Southern classic. Do you cook it in a pan or in a deep fryer. This week, I am sharing with you a recipe for both. Yes,...

Here is a scampi recipe that combined shrimp and crawfish. This recipe is different that most, as rice is the vehicle that the seafood is...

With school getting ready to start, many people are looking for some quick and easy recipes for dinner. This week, I will share with you...

This tasty recipe can be made with either crawfish or cooked shrimp. Either way, you will get a taste of New Orleans. Try it both ways...

The temperature is starting to rise. The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. This week, I am featuring two recipes with very little cooking....

There is no one way to étouffée. Most of the étouffée recipes you find are made with seafood. Here is on from Chef Paul featuring a meat...

K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter has permanately closed. It was here that Paul Prudhomme shared his gifts with New Orleans. To...

Here is a recipe that has been copied at many restaurants. At Cannon's, we had our version of this dish. All others are just copies of...

I often find that my post are seafood heavy. I know there are many of you who don't or can't eat seafood. This week, I am sharing two...

Okra and tomatoes area classic combination. This side dish is a great way to showcase these two vegetables. For a fresher take on this...

I'm getting ready to head to the local Farmer's market. Every week, I walk among the booths to see the local bounty. Okra is often found...

I first discovered Key Limes on my first trip to Key West. Since then, I always make sure I have left room for a Key lime dessert. Here...