De la cuisine: Cozy Nights
When a blustery cold front slides into south Louisiana, my husband and I know the drill. Light a fire in the fireplace in our party house living and dining area that looks out over Bayou Teche. Invite a few friends…
Author: Marcelle Bienvenu
De la cuisine: À la Minute
Tableside service (the preparation of a dish by a server at your table) went out of vogue for a while, but according to trendspotters, it’s becoming popular once again. Having an entire meal, from soup to dessert, prepared tableside is…
De la cuisine: Simple Supper
My summer vegetable crops are winding down but not before I harvested several beautiful eggplants (also known as aubergine or brinjal). To celebrate, I made a large batch of caponata, a Sicilian dish of eggplant, olives and onions seasoned with…
De la cuisine: The Herbalist
This is the time of year I plan meals around what I can find in my garden or at local farmers markets. Fresh herbs — sweet basil, mint, thyme, rosemary, oregano, chives, lemon balm — are flourishing. Creole tomatoes are…
De la cuisine: Mardi Gras Munching
Mardi Gras is late this year — March 5. The latest it can be is March 9 and the earliest it can be is Feb. 3. Every year, no matter on what date is falls, it’s either “early or late.”…
De la cuisine: Autumnal Feast
PICTURED, ABOVE Rather than offer dinner rolls, you can opt to garnish the soup when serving with crispy croutons. These may be stored in an airtight container (after cooling completely) for up to 2 days. If there are no fresh…
Think Cool
While everyone is cursing the high temps and humidity, I’m as happy as a clam at high tide. I agree August days can be as hot as Hades, and the mere thought of cooking can certainly make one break out…
Summer Repast
Abundant, sweet tomatoes are ripe for picking and eating alone or in a meal
Herbal Bouquet
Elevate sweet and savory dishes with fresh herbs
A Lent-Approved Valentine’s Day Menu
There will be leftovers of the soup and dessert, which can be served again at another meal. Valentine’s Day this year is the day after Mardi Gras, which is Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), declared by the Catholic…
Stuffed and Dressed
Family favorites to get you from Thanksgiving into the new year
mollusk memories
Oysters three ways to share and savor
mayo- daze
Creamy, dreamy homemade mayo elevates sandwiches, sauces and salads
Summer Fruits
Tomatoes, corn and figs take center stage during the hottest season
Spring Thaw
Winter’s heavy bounty gives way to light, seasonal vegetables
the ice man cometh
Sourcing the ‘good ice’ for better cocktails
Simmering Soups
Comfort and joy in one delectable pot
Snazzy Snacking
Four crowd pleasing after school treats
Hot Diggity Dog!
Get creative with non-standard toppings.
cool treats
5 desserts that beat the heat
For The Grill
4 light and easy recipes
Cakes For Giving
2 recipes to try out at home
Turkey Alternatives
Something to be thankful for
Back to School
Recipes to cook for, and with, the kids
Beef Up Burgers
Creative toppings for a summer get-together
Marvelous Mudbugs
3 crawfish recipes
Spring Holiday Treats
Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day
Christmas Caroling Party
Five holiday recipes
Lost Recipes
The sweet treats of my childhood were quite humble. Many afternoons when I arrived home from school during the winter months, Mama had sweet potatoes, still warm from the oven, on a tray along with a can of Steen’s 100%…
Departure From Tradition
A seafood holiday menu
