Bananas Foster Pain Perdu
In honor of Mardi Gras and venerable New Orleans restaurants, I’ve combined two traditional New Orleans desserts, Bread Pudding and Bananas Foster, for one decadent treat.
read morePierre Maspero’s Oyster Po’Boy with Spinach and Artichoke
While all the food at Saturday’s lunch at IFBC NOLA looked amazing, the stand out for me was the decadent Oyster with Spinach and Artichoke Po’Boy from Pierre Maspero’s.
read moreMuriel’s Goat Cheese and Shrimp Crepes at IFBC NOLA
These scrumptious Goat Cheese and Shrimp Crepes, courtesy of Muriel’s in Jackson Square, were the hit of the Friday night reception at IFBC NOLA last August.
read moreCrepes- First in a Series-Mushroom Stuffed Crepes with Mexican Sabor
Crêpes feel like a special occasion dish, and these Mushroom Crepes with Mexican sabor are special indeed. And don’t feel intimidated-crepes are simple to make.
read moreTop Catering and Wedding Trends for 2012- Part 2
Taking a look at trends in desserts, drinks and décor for the hottest parties in 2012.
read moreTop Catering and Wedding Trends for 2012- Part 1
Top catering trends for 2012 predicted by catering and event planning professionals.
read moreChatting with Ti Adelaide Martin of the Brennan Family-from the Origins of Commander’s Palace to Mr.B’s Bistro
Talking with Ti Adelaide Martin about the origins of Commander’s Palace, the Brennan’s flagship restaurant, straight on to the beginnings of modern restaurant history of New Orleans, and how Creole and Cajun food “crashed” in the kitchen of CP.
read moreGood Luck for the New Year Italian Style-Cotechino and Warm Lentil Salad
Lentils and Cotechino, a mouth-watering sausage, originating in the Modena region of Italy, and spiced with clove and garlic, is a New Year’s good luck tradition. I broke out a favorite recipe of mine, Lentil Salad, and warmed it up to serve with the Cotechino.
read moreCrabmeat Gratin-A New Orleans Classic with a Jarlsberg Twist
A recreation of a classic New Orleans dish, found in many venerable restaurants there, with nutty Jarlsberg.
read moreLooking Back at 2011 in Gratitude
In spite of the many difficult things this year brought, there was still so much to be grateful for.
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