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…
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…
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.”…
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…
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…
Abundant, sweet tomatoes are ripe for picking and eating alone or in a meal
Elevate sweet and savory dishes with fresh herbs
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…
Family favorites to get you from Thanksgiving into the new year
Oysters three ways to share and savor
Creamy, dreamy homemade mayo elevates sandwiches, sauces and salads
Tomatoes, corn and figs take center stage during the hottest season
Winter’s heavy bounty gives way to light, seasonal vegetables
Sourcing the ‘good ice’ for better cocktails
Comfort and joy in one delectable pot
Four crowd pleasing after school treats
Get creative with non-standard toppings.
5 desserts that beat the heat
4 light and easy recipes
2 recipes to try out at home
Something to be thankful for
Recipes to cook for, and with, the kids
Creative toppings for a summer get-together
3 crawfish recipes
Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day
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%…
Five holiday recipes
A seafood holiday menu
I'll miss the languid days spent lolling in my hammock in the shade of the giant live oak trees on my property on Bayou Teche. I'll miss a quick dip in my sister's swimming pool followed by a trip, with…
Dishes with zing
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