Here is a version of one of the most common Jambalaya’s, Chicken and Andouille Jamlayala. Chef Besh’s recipe calls for his Go-To Chicken...

I love when I get to talk to a new acquaintance about cooking. My wife just had  hip replacement surgery and had a nurse from Home Health...

Here is another one from Besh Big Easy. Macque Choux is a classic Cajun dish of corn stewed in cream. It has roots in Native America with...

Here is my 500th posted recipe. I can’t believe that I have been doing this for that long. When I saw that I was getting close to this...

This week I will be posting my 500th recipe. For this special occasion, I thought I would honor the person who got me started cooking, my...

Not only does chef Frank teach at the New Orleans Cooking Experience, he developed the course curriculum. This is one of the dishes that...

Chef Frank is a James Beard award winning chef, being named Best Chef Southwest in 1998. It would take me all day to name the awards that...

How good is Chef Frank’s Pecan Pie? It was featured on the first season of Food Networks show, Best Thing I Ever Ate. On the episode...

Brigtsen’s is celebrating their 30 anniversary this year. Frank Brigtsen is a genius when it comes to the kitchen. He apprenticed under...

This is the dish that Chef Fraccaro demonstrated at the Chef’s Charity in 2005. This dish can be served with vegetables, polenta,...

This is the dish that the late chef Austin Leslie demonstrated at the Chef’s Charity in 1993. Austin’s style of New Orleans neighborhood...

Here is a dish from another, Chef Goffredo Fraccaro. He demonstrated this dish in 1995. This is his version of Chicken Cacciatore. 2 1/2...

Here is a recipe that was demonstrated at the 1990 Chef’s Charity. Chef Chris Kerageorgoiu was one of the founding chef’s of the charity....

Here is another delicious crawfish dish for a cold day. I have always enjoyed a good clam chowder. So, here is the Cajun answer to clam...

Crawfish season is starting to hit its stride. It has been a early season this year due to a mild winter. However, it is still cold here...

Here is another vegetable dish. Mirlitons are also known as Chayote pears. This is a great way to include mirlitons in your meal plan. 3...

Wednesday, Feb. 10 is Ash Wednesday, the start  of Lent. So, I thought I would post a couple of Vegetable dishes. This dish can be used...

Every year, a guest chef makes an appearance to demonstrate a dish. From Pete Fountain to Dom DeLuise and even chef Warren Leruth, these...

Here is a soup that John Folse demonstrated at the 2005 Chef’s Charity for Children 18 (21-25 count) Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound...

Here is another soup from the Chef’s Charity. It was demonstrated in 1995 by chef Chris Keragergiou. 12 ounces Bacon, diced 1 pound...