I just finished writing my newspaper article on coffee desserts. Since I have a few coffee recipes in my collection, I thought I would...

Blue Cheese is an ingredient that you either love or dislike. I am part of the second group. However, here is a homemade dressing for...

Why take the time to make a salad if you are going to top it with a bottled salad dressing. This week, I will share with you two homemade...

I love to use boudin as a stuffing. From Pork Chops to Egg Roll Wrappers, boudin makes an excellent stuffing. And since it is already...

One of the things I miss here in Arkansas is fresh boudin. I can find a few different brands that are frozen but none that are as good as...

Here is a cross between a pecan log, cake and brownies. I hope you enjoy it. 1 (16.5 ounce) package of Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup Butter,...

Pecans are starting to ripen and fall off of their trees. This week, here are a couple of recipes for those pecans. This first one is...

Leah Chase is a master when it comes to gumbo.If you don’t agree, try this recipe. It will change your mind. 4 hard shelled Crabs,...

If you are not sure who Leah Chase is, google her. The Queen of Creole Cooking is still going strong at 95 years young. This week, I will...

Quesadillas are a quick versatile dish. Usually, it is cheese (and sometimes meats) in a tortilla and cooked. Here is a little Creole...

Here in Arkansas, it seems like there is a Mexican restaurant on every corner. So this week, I thought I would share some Cajun-Mexican...

Here is a recipe from my hopefully soon to be published second cookbook. Stuffed mushrooms are on of my wife’s favorite appetizers. Most...

Saturday night at the Centola house meant my dad cooking hamburgers. This is a tradition that has been kept alive by myself and my...

Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is the title of Marcelle’s classic cookbook. This book should be part of...

This week, I am featuring two recipes from one of the authorities of Cajun Cooking, Marcelle Bienvenu. The first one is from her book,...

One of my favorite dessert flavors is Lemon. It helps refresh after a meal. How about a recipe for Lemon Squares? 1 3/4 cup All Purpose...

This week, I will help you satisfy your sweet tooth. These desserts are great for parties as well as a quick snack. 1/2 cup Margarine...

The most famous cold soup is Vichyssoise, which is a cold potato soup. This one is a little kicked-up. 2 tablespoons Butter 2 Leeks,...

As hot as it is, not many people eat soup. But there are soups that are served cold. I will share two of them with you this week. 2...

Shrimp Boils, like crawfish boils, are often large family and friends affairs. But what do you do when you want to boil shrimp for a...