Sazerac Cocktail

Sazerac Cocktail Recipe

The Sazerac cocktail is to New Orleans what the margarita is to the southwest.  It is reported to be the first cocktail every invented (at least in the United States). … Continued

Shrimp Etouffee

Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

Shrimp Etouffee is wonderful!  This is my Pacific Northwest version of the famous and classic New Orleans Shrimp Etouffee of shrimp and rice.  The aroma of this dish as it cooks … Continued

Shrimp Jambalaya History and Recipe

  Shrimp Jambalaya could be a second cousin of gumbo – the recipes are similar with the exception of cooked rice.     In gumbo, the rice is cooked separately … Continued

Southern Creamed Corn

Southern Creamed Corn Recipe

Southern Cream Corn is a terrific dish to serve your family and friends – so make it in the summer while fresh corn is in season – never resort to … Continued

Tabasco Pepper Sauce

Tabasco Pepper Sauce History

Tabasco Pepper Sauce is a condiment that is a spicy hot sauce made from Tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt.  The hot peppers are picked by hand as soon as they … Continued

Trifle History

Trifle History

  Trifle (TRI-fuhl) – The word “trifle” comes from the old French term “trufle,” and literally means something whimsical or of little consequence.  A proper English trifle is made with … Continued

John Folse

Trout en Papillote Recipe

  Louisiana Cuisine with Wine “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” – by Benjamin Franklin   Chef John Folse is revered as one … Continued

Turducken

Turducken History and Recipe

 How To Cook A Turkducken   Turduckens – What the heck is that?  Well, it is a 15 to 16 pound deboned turkey (except for wing bones and drumsticks), a … Continued

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

White Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe

White Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe is an incredibly rich and delicious dessert.  This bread pudding is so soft and so moist that it kind of taste like a tres leches cake.  White Chocolate Bread … Continued