Peanut’s Hot and Sour Soup
The trick here is to get the right balance of sweet, hot and sour. White pepper is what gives this soup the heat. White vinegar
TIKI PIZZA (HAM AND PINEAPPLE)
In furtherance of my latest obsession, which is all things Tiki, I decided to make a pizza. What’s more Tiki than a ham and pineapple
CHARLIE CHAN DOUBLE FEATURE NOODLES
YES, THIS RECIPE IS ON THIS SITE IN MULTIPLE VARIATIONS. I LOVE TO MAKE THIS DISH BECAUSE IT IS DIFFERENT EVERY TIME. LAST NIGHT, I
“THE GATEKEEPER” TIKI DRINK
THIS MAY BE A LITTLE SWEET FOR SOME BUT THE APEROL GIVES IT A SUBTLE BITTER UNDERTONE AND THE PINEAPPLE JUICE MAKES IT FRESH AND
TIKI RANGOONS WITH PIMENTO CHEESE AND PEPPER JELLY
Tiki by definition refers to wood or stone humanoid carvings in Maori and other Polynesian cultures signifying deified ancestors or the first human. In Western
Baked Drum with Mushroom Risotto and Lemon Beurre
I had this dish at Cafe Degas with Lisa and it was delicious. The main difference between Cafe Degas’ dish and mine is the way
LEMON CREPES PRINCESSE
The origin of this dish is disputed. I like the story told by Henri Charpentier who was working in a kitchen in Monte Carlo in
STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS (Ruth’s Chris copycat)
Ruth’s Chris restaurants hold a special place in my heart. The old Ruth’s Chris on Broad Street was one of my first favorite restaurants in
RED WOK SAUCE
This is the sauce I use for my crispy noodle dishes. Works for me every time!
SUBGUM CHOW MEIN
Before Miss Shirley moved her Chinese restaurant from Metairie to Magazine Street, she had a dish called Subgum Noodles on the menu. It was my