A collection of 234 posts
Poinsettia Cocktails & Family Christmas Traditions I recently wrote that there’s nothing like tradition to bind a family together. And I meant it. Tradition and faith go hand-in-hand. So do tradition and
Mexican Lentil Soup to Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Yesterday, December 12, was the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. But she is more than just the Patroness
Lebanese Butter Cookies – Ghraybi (or Ghraybeh) Delicate. That’s how I would describe these cookies. Delicate with a soft, understated sweetness. These cookies certainly make an impression. Family & Tradition There’s nothing
Beef Stock: Aways a Treat Beef stock is always a treat. This stock comes out deep, rich and dark, almost like coffee. It is nutrient-dense, and it is so good and delicious. My
Beef Stew: Comforting, Filling, Heartwarming There’s just something good about beef stew. It’s hearty. It’s warm. It’s comforting, filling, and delicious. It’s comfort food for sure. I made
Chef John Besh stands for something. I like that. I also like what he stands for. Family. It’s All About Family About this time last year, Chef John Besh published a cookbook
Roux: What’s All The Fuss About? Without roux there is no gumbo. For gumbo, a traditional roux is equal parts oil and flour. Essentially, you are frying the flour in the oil
Red Beans and Rice – A New Orleans Tradition “Red beans and ricely yours.” That’s how famous Jazz musician Louis Armstrong used to sign his letters. Plainly, red beans and rice is not
Pumpkin and Coconut Soup: A Perfect And Simple Fall Soup Simple is good, especially around the holidays. This Pumpkin Coconut Soup is perfectly simple. Only a few ingredients and a handful of steps
Turkey Gumbo: What Thanksgiving Is All About… Sort of 😉 A few years ago I came across a recipe by Emeril Lagasse for a turkey-bone gumbo. You can find it in Louisiana Real and
Tired of the same old baked turkey? Turkey. It’s the same every year. Only some years it comes out drier than others. 😉 I don’t know about you, but I am not
Crawfish Monica: A Signature Jazz Fest Dish 400,000 people crowd onto the Fair Grounds Race Course over a period of two weekends each spring for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
