This is my favorite steak preparation. The au Poivre is translated with pepper. This creamy sauce is a great addition to any steak, but I...

There are not many people who enjoy a good steak every now and then. New Orleans restaurants do a great job in fancying up steaks. This...

This soup is a cliche New Orleans dish. Here is Beverly Fountain’s take on it. 1 pound Butter 1/2 cup minced Onions 4 ribs Celery, minced...

I was going thru some old magazines and I found an article Cooking with Pete Fountain. Pete passed away on August 6th. I got to meet Mr....

Today is my 16th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Peggy!!! My wife and I are renewing our vows on a beach on Roatan Honduras. I asked her...

Since I will be on vacation this week, I thought I would post two drink recipes. This one is probably the most popular Eye-Opener at...

I love hash for breakfast. Here is a Louisiana twist on breakfast hash. 4 cups Chicken Stock 1 1/2 pounds Chicken Breast, boneless and...

Sweet potatoes are an ingredient that is native to Louisiana. You can use them many different ways. This week, I will post two great...

Fall is in the air. Before it starts getting too cold to grill outside, I will feature two recipes for the grill. The first dish is a...

Coffee has become a great ingredient in food preparation. It imparts a great flavor on meats. It is especially great on pork, which is a...

Here is a twist on a classic New Orleans dish. Grilling the chicken and the bell pepper give this dish a different flavor from the...

We are now in the last week of September. Oysters are starting to get better the further we get into the months with R in them. Here is a...

Here is a great accompaniment to any entree. The first time I tasted fried parsley was at LeRuth’s restaurant. The parsley just melts in...

Here is a dish that I make often. It is one of my wife’s favorites. It goes great with almost anything. 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes,...

Blackberries hold a special place in my heart. My grandmother, Ole Dellucky, had a blackberry tree growing in her yard. Often, we would...

I  enjoy making creme brulee. It is a very elegant dessert that is not really hard to make. However, your guest think that you are a rock...

Here is a twist on an old time New Orleans Dish, Chicken Bonne Femme. This dish, which translates to Good Woman, or Good Wife, is usually...

Hope is my 2 year old Standard Poodle. No, she does not eat oysters. I have named dished after my other dogs. So, here is hers. It is a...

Summer time is a great time of the year for Fresh Herbs. I thought that this week I would post two recipes that make use of fresh herbs....

Here is a great side dish. Marjoram is not a herb that is often used. It taste like oregano, just not as strong. 4 large baking Potatoes,...