A cheeseburger in a bowl? With bacon on it? Yep! Last week my kids asked if I would make cheeseburger soup for dinner. Apparently, one of their friends had recently had cheeseburger soup and told my kids about it. I confess that I was intrigued. I decided to make it that night. Since bacon makes …
Lebanese Shish Kebab for Your Football Tailgating Party
Football season is in full swing [Geaux Saints!], which means it’s time for that great American pre-game pastime: tailgating. One of our favorite recipes (and most popular with family and friends!) to prepare for a tailgating party is Shish Kebab. The recipe for Shish Kebab I share with you here is an amalgamation of the …
My Recipe for Pasta Bolognese
Pasta Bolognese is a hearty Italian dish that can be prepared to feed a large family or a small army. A tomato sauce featuring beef and / or pork, Bolognese is often referred to in Italy as ragù alla bolognese or, more simply, as ragù. Pasta Bolognese Makes a Fancy Family Feast I have noted before …
New Orleans-Style Hot Tamales
New Orleans Tamales? But Aren’t Tamales Mexican? “New Orleans-Style Hot Tamales” might seem like a strange combination of words, especially if you are familiar with Mexican tamales. But, I assure you, there is such a thing as New Orleans Hot Tamales. Let me explain. You see, I’ve always known these tamale-things as New Orleans-style hot …
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Tomato and Red Wine
Cooking with Bloody Marys? I’m sure you’ve heard the joke, “I love cooking with wine. And, sometimes, I actually put it in the food.” Well, years ago I heard the south Louisiana version of that joke. Question: How long does it take to make a roux? Answer: About 3 beers or 3 Bloody Marys. That …