When cooler weather arrives in south Louisiana, I can’t think of anything more inviting on a cold winter night than a hearty soup, gumbo or stew. When the wind is blowing out of the north and the damp..

Serves 6 to 8 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Makes 6 servings 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Creole mustard

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial arrival of summer as far as I’m concerned. While we do want to remember our fallen heroes of all the wars, it has also been a time to have family gatherings..

Warmer weather means picnic time. You can picnic on the beach, on your patio, in your backyard or at your favorite park. The meal can be as simple as wine, cheese and bread. Or you can carry along ..

Summer has unofficially arrived and I am so ready for it. After teaching fulltime since January at Nicholls State University in the John Folse Culinary Institute, I (like the students) am looking fo..

Bechamel sauce: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt

Rather than offering a green salad, why not serve a rice salad (made with Louisiana rice, of course). Don’t be afraid to add different kinds of vegetables like chopped artichoke hearts or fresh youn..