This recipe has multiple uses. It can be used to top dishes in a Florentine presentation. I can also be served with ships as a dip. Of...

New Orleans has a good collection of steakhouses. As important as the steaks are, there are classic side dishes that are found on the...

Since today is National Gumbo Day, here is a different spin on gumbo from Frank Davis 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 cups Onion,...

How about another great Tailgating recipe? No sandwich says Creole-Italian like a Muffuletta. Here is a twist on that classic salad. 3...

This is a delicious dessert. It combines all the great dessert ingredients: cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar and chocolate chips. 1...

Football season is in full swing. Many people get together to watch their favorite teams. This week, I am featuring a slider and a...

You can easily change the flavor of pesto by changing the herb that you use or the nuts. You can even change both as this recipe shows....

This week, I am featuring a classic Italian sauce, Pesto. Pesto has many different variations and uses. If you have ever had pesto, more...

Ok, this may be a stretch on being a plantation. This house was formally part of the Indigo Plantation. It has housed a few different...

This week, I will feature two recipes from the plantations that surround New Orleans. The first one is located down Highway 23 in West...

Here is a great vegetarian dish that is equally at home at a tailgate as it is at a home meal. This quick dish is a great replacement for...

Football season is here. Time to start tailgating. The only thing you need when planning a tailgating menu is your imagination. This...

Now that we have made our Fig Preserves, what do we do with them? Here is a great breakfast idea. It is also great for an afternoon...

Figs are in the middle of their second season, running from August to October. This native Louisiana product is best made into preserves...

This dish is great as a vegetarian main dish or as an accompaniment to any meal. 1 pound fresh Okra, halved lengthwise 4 Red Bell...

Orka is a staple in Louisiana Cooking. This vegetable is a must in seafood gumbo. This week two recipes, one with meat and one...

This recipe is closer to the name than the BBQ Shrimp most people are used to eating. There is actually BBQ sauce in the recipe. 1 1/2...

Labor Day is quickly approaching. This unofficial last day of summer is a great excuse to crank up the grill for a big cookout. So for...

Summertime is the best time for Blueberries. Frank surely knew this when he included this recipe in his book, Making Good Groceries. 1...

This week, I am remembering Frank Davis. These two blueberry recipes are from his book, Making Good Groceries. This first recipe is an...