Red beans and rice

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this…

Italian Baked Mashed Potato Croquettes

A very delicate crunch and hardly no fat to worry about baking them instead of frying. Grandma's recipe adapted…

Creole Rice Pudding

NEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the…

The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

Easter around our house is like the Tri-fecta of family holidays. Not only is there the big celebration of…

It's Not Your Uncle Bens' Rice

I once had a sister in law who didn't last very long in the family..when she and one of my husbands brothers came to visit us in Los Angeles. I of…

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Biscuits and Gravy

This gravy is practically a must in most southern kitchens. It is called by many names, sausage gravy, sawmill gravy, white gravy. It is similar to…

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

Now that Mardi Gras is over and for us Catholics and members of other denominations that observe Lent typically we give something up during the…

Smothered Pork Chops

Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Ok, I'm sure I'm dating myself with that one. I remember when I was dancing around with one earring and big…