Sweet Potato and Pecan pies are the two most popular pies in the south. People only wanting one piece of pie have a hard time chosing...

This was the signature dessert of the now closed Caribbean Room of the Pontchartrain Hotel. As the name suggest, this dessert was meant...

Your first thought when you see Stuffed Shrimp, is how do they get the stuffing into the shrimp? Well, you don’t. The stuffing is...

This egg dish was created at Antoine’s restaurant in the French Quarter. It was named for Victorien Sardou, a famous French dramatist of...

The Natchitoches meat pie is Louisiana’s answer to the Central American Empanadas. Natchitoches is located in the North Central part of...

This dish can be found on New Orleans menus for brunch and dinner. Grillades can be made with either veal or beef. It is not known when...

Today is Memorial day. It is the day we remember all branches of our military who served so we can live in the great country that we live...

While grocery shopping one day, I found some double-cut pork chops that I thought would be great for stuffing. I then started asking...

Maquechou is a Cajun side dish with corn as the star. Corn was readily available to the Cajuns. It is a dish that varies depending on who...

Piccata in Italian means to be pounded flat. This is a quick and elegant dish. The key to the dish is making sure the stock or broth is...

This dish was the signature dish of the closed La Riveria restaurant. Chef Goffredo Fraccaro created this dish. In 1980, Chef Fraccaro...

With crawfish season coming to an end, having the last boil of the season for Mother’s Day, here is one more crawfish recipe. This is a...

This is a soup that is becoming popular around New Orleans. It is the signature soup of the Dakota restaurant in Covington, La.  Since...

This is another popular item served at Jazz Fest. Crawfish Bread can be done two ways. Most people make a crawfish mixture and spread it...

May 1st would have been my mother’s 89th birthday. So to honor her, here is another one of her recipes. Chicken Oregano was my favorite...

Tomorrow, in New Orleans, begins the 2 weekend experience known as The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival or Jazz Fest. While music...

Soft Shell Crabs are in season now. This is a delicacy that are not around very long. You can find soft shell crabs on menus year round,...

This is a copy of TGIFriday’s Jack Daniel’s Glaze. This glaze is great on any meat or fish you can grill. 2 teaspoons Roasted Garlic 2/3...

This is my version of the Shrimp and Tasso Pasta that is served at Copeland’s of New Orleans. The gentleman who developed Popeye’s Fried...

Pain Perdu is French for Lost Bread. This is New Orleans version of French toast. The French bread that is used is usually one day old or...