Shrimp are in season. One of the many things I miss about living in New Orleans, is driving to Westwego to buy fresh shrimp for tonight’s...

Cinnamon has some great medical benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants, has anti-inflammantory properties and helps lower blood sugar....

It’s really starting to get hot here in Arkansas. One of the best ways to cool off is be eating ice cream. This week, I will share with...

As the saying goes, real men don’t eat quiche. I guess that means I am not a real man. Quiches are a delicious part of any breakfast or...

While looking thru my kitchen equipment, I ran across some muffin tins. Since I am not a big baker, they don’t get used much. This week,...

Lemonade is a great summertime refresher. This recipe is a couple of steps up from what you will find the neighborhood kids selling. 4...

The summer heat is upon us. Everyone is looking for a way to cool off. This week, instead of sharing recipes that require you to heat up...

Bérnaise sauce is a kicked-up version of Hollandaise sauce. It is a great accompaniment to steaks, grilled seafood and vegetables. It is...

Grilling is a summer sport. From burgers to steaks to seafood and all meats and vegetables in-between, grilling adds a unique flavor to...

Here is a take on the traditional sweet calas. The addition of the protein of your choice makes this a great traditional New Orleans...

Calas is a beignet made with rice as a filling usually served for breakfast. Often found in the early French Quarter, it started to...

This is an example of a burger called a Juicy Lucy. Originally in Minneapolis, someone put cheese in between two patties instead of on...

We are now into the Summer grilling months.  One category of foods I have not entered were Hamburgers. I figured that everyone knows how...

You can find this item on numerous menus. Most of the time, they are using a premed item that they are just dropping into the fryer. here...

This week, I am featuring recipes with peppers. Peppers figure prominently in Louisiana cooking. Here is a take on a pepper more often...

There are many of versions of this dish, most of which contain no meat. However, Pasta Primavera is not necessarily a vegetarian dish....

This week, I would like to share with you two pasta dishes. Today’s is a twist on the classic Shrimp Scampi. It is a good as the...

Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. Here is one with Blueberries, which re excellent this time of year. Pecan Crust: 1 1/2 cups...

Time to indulge your sweet tooth. This week, I am sharing two desserts that are sure to please. This first one shows you how to make a...

Here is a real quick side dish for any meal. This is especially great for an outdoor meal. 3 cups Dry Pasta 1 package frozen Mixed...