Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Ncesc.com describes “gumbo ya-ya,” as: Gumbo ya-ya is a vibrant and evocative phrase deeply rooted in the rich culinary and cultural traditions of Louisiana. Specifically, it
Fried Oysters with Horseradish Remoulade Sauce
The Steak Knife Restaurant in New Orleans serves the most perfect oyster appetizer! And that is what I was in the mood for on Saturday
RED SNAPPER ON THE HALF SHELL
This dish is on my regular rotation because it is soooo good and so easy. All you really need is a fresh piece of fish,
The Classic Sazerac
The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail. It was the perfect opening for a steak dinner last night with my friend Lisa. She likes
Chisesi Ham Chef’s Salad
This is another no-recipe dish. In fact, this is really just a “plug” for Chisesi ham, and a “bonus” recipe. Everybody who lives in the
Golden Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar
These little potatoes are soooo wonderful. I roast little yellow potatoes a lot, often with lots of lemon juice and garlic. (Always add the garlic
Onion Rings
I can’t get enough onion rings. They might actually be the perfect food. These are fried in a fairly light batter that doesn’t compete with
Ziggy’s Stuffed Peppadews
Peppadew peppers stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped with prosciutto are on the menu at Susan Spicer’s restaurant Rosedale. They are a bite of pure
Chocolate Sheba Flourless Cake
The Chocolate Fudge Sheba cake on the menus at Ruth’s Chris and Commander’s Palace is a dense fudgy flourless cake, rich and dark. I am
Lemony Garlicky Roasted New Potatoes
The secret here is to add the minced garlic during the latter part of roasting the potatoes. That way the garlic is not burned when