Chargrilled Oysters
Drago’s Chargrilled Oysters- an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. Take a look at the show provided by the chefs at the grill.
read moreBourbon Hibiscus Cooler – Perfect for a Signature Holiday Cocktail
Bourbon Hibiscus Cooler, with Hibiscus and Rose Flower Extract, is a perfect cocktail to feature at your holiday party.
read moreQuick Preserved Lemons and Preserved Lemon Aioli
A jar of Preserved Lemons used in Preserved Lemon Aioli help to ease my transition back into my daily life after a long road trip, and from the last days of summer heat into fall.
read moreOven Roasted Beets with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Oven Roasted Beets are a classic. Serving them with the Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing was new for me, but worked fabulously.
read moreChocolate Pecan Torte and Gold Brick Eggs
I’d been making Jim Dodge’s Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Torte for many years, when it dawned on me how much his torte (being chock full of pecans) is like New Orleans’ beloved Gold Bricks.
read moreSweet Potato Pureé with Roasted Garlic
Sweet Potato Puree with Roasted Garlic is a stand out side dish for late winter into spring- or anytime of year.
read moreA St. Joseph’s Day Celebration
This week saw the festival celebration of St. Joseph’s Day, celebrated initially by Sicilians, and then quickly adopted by the other citizens of Catholic New Orleans.
read moreWhat’s New in King Cakes?
There’s been a surge of innovation in King Cakes recently, and in my dedication to you, I went out to sample some of them.
read moreFive Easy Bites for Holiday Entertaining Part 1 – Moroccan Spiced Olives
Right before a holiday meal is no time for assembling fussy hors d’ouevre. Moroccan Spiced Olives is the first in a series of 5 very easy and champagne ready appetizers for holiday entertaining.
read moreBrunching at Commander’s Palace – and Their Bread Pudding Soufflé
Every visitor to New Orleans should experience dining at Commander’s Palace. I was lucky enough to brunch there a couple of weekends ago, where my dining companion had the famous Bread Pudding Soufflé fro dessert.
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