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Jul 14, 2022

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler

Summer in south Louisiana is hot, but it's also delicious. The abundance of fresh produce provides everything you need to gather with friends and family for easy cooking and good eating.

Jan 27, 2022

Macro-Friendly Sesame Chicken

Macro-Friendly Sesame Chicken

There are so many healthier options than fried/sugar-laden sesame chicken, so the next time you’re craving some Chinese takeout, whip it up yourself! My Sesame Chicken is oven baked and sugar-free

Jan 21, 2022

Easy Carnitas in the InstantPot

Easy Carnitas in the InstantPot

Thanks to Alton Brown [https://altonbrown.com] I have an almost allergic reaction to kitchen gadgets of any sort. But a handful of years ago my parents gave me an Instantpot [https://www.

Jan 20, 2022

King Cake & Mardi Gras in New Orleans

King Cake & Mardi Gras in New Orleans

We are still in the early phase of Carnival season 2022 here in New Orleans. Mardi Gras season officially kicked off on January 6 (or January 2nd this year, thanks to our Catholic

Dec 9, 2021

Hot Chocolate Mix for Christmas Gifts

Hot Chocolate Mix for Christmas Gifts

Christmastime gift-giving among friends is always a treat. Over the years, we've made and given cookies, brownies, spiced nuts, and even hummus [https://www.catholicfoodie.com/lebanese-hummus-and-homemade-pita-bread/]! This hot chocolate mix

Dec 3, 2021

Rosemary Shortbread

Rosemary Shortbread

I don't remember why or how we came across these delightful little cookies, but they have now become a family favorite. The fresh rosemary really makes these pop! Not only are

Nov 24, 2021

Oysters Mosca

Oysters Mosca

Located on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish on Highway 90 West about 4 1/2 miles from the Huey P. Long Bridge, Mosca's – an iconic New Orleans establishment – has been

Nov 18, 2021

Wild Pecan Rice Dressing for Thanksgiving

Wild Pecan Rice Dressing for Thanksgiving

When Char and I got married, we each brought a favorite cookbook into the marriage. Char brought Louisiana Real & Rustic [https://www.amazon.com/Louisiana-Real-Rustic-Emeril-Lagasse/dp/0688127215/ref=sr_1_1?crid=

Jan 27, 2021

Beef Chili from Scratch

Beef Chili from Scratch

Special thanks to Alicia Quebedeaux at Catholic Community Radio [http://www.catholiccommunityradio.org/] for gently nudging me to finally post this recipe! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS * Sea salt * 1 lb dried pinto beans * 6 dried

Nov 13, 2020

Giving Thanks even in the Mess

Giving Thanks even in the Mess

Thanksgiving embodies the idyllic family feast, at least for us here in America. Our literature, movies, television shows, and commercials (!) all pick up the theme: Thanksgiving is for family. Even our statistical data