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
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
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
Baked Puppy Drum w. Lemon Supremes
This is so simple it’s ridiculous. And yet it is soooo good. Puppy drum might be my favorite fish — it’s firm and flavorful and
FILET IN CAST IRON WITH PAN SAUCE
JULY 5, 2026: Possibly the best steak I have cooked at home. Of course, that’s what I say about almost every steak I cook. Which
PALM BEACH BROWNIES
This recipe is from, “Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Chocolate Desserts,” 1980. It’s a tricky recipe because you will think the brownies are undercooked when
MAURICE’S SALAD
This is a salad that originated at the Higbee’s Department store in Cleveland, Ohio. That was back in the day when ladies got dressed up