Baked Chicken Wings
This is nice, short and sweet. I love wings I always have. When I was a kid my folks would have to buy extra wings for me when they would get Popeyes. I don’t know why, but they’ve always been my favorite part of the chicken. Buffalo wings weren’t very popular in and around New Orleans; so, […]
Shrimp Pasta salad with Mediterranean Seared Tuna
I made this for our anniversary. My wife and I both love seafood. For me it’s been a lifelong love. For her, it’s a more recent affair. Since she hasn’t had nearly the experience with swimming animals, I always try to make sure any seafood dish I fix is one that will tantalize her interests. This one […]
Taco Pasta
My wife gave me some homework and this was the solution. She gave me a flavor profile of what she wanted and I took her concept and came up with this. I hate to toot my own horn, but it was out of the ballpark. I know it was good because my son ate it like […]
Frenchelletta it’s a Muffaletta on French bread.
You know those foods that you have vivid memories of? I still remember the first time I had a muffaletta. My folks had gotten a half of one for the family to split. I remember thinking how are 4 of us going to eat on half a sandwich. The thing was so massive that we had leftovers. The muffaletta was […]
Blackened Mahi and Shrimp with Mango Salsa and Southwest Couscous Salad
Blackened Fish is one of those Classic Cajun and creole dishes that goes all the way back to the Acadian Migration from Nova Scotia. I’m enjoying taking our classic cuisines and fusing it with other food cultures. This is one of those experiments that turned out even better than I imagined. I’ll confess upfront though: the salsa […]
Birria tacos
I have been wanting to make this dish for years now! I’ve been putting off for one reason or another; but, finally got the ingredients together and am making it. Albeit, I’m making a slightly smaller portion than what is typical; but, only slightly. I first had this on one of several small trips to Mexico, when […]
Chili Garlic Shrimp over Jasmine Rice
This was a total Experiment that came out perfect on the first try. – rarely happens, let’s be honest. For the shrimp: 1 pound of 20/25 count shrimp. – pealed and deveined Season salt, pepper, garlic powder. Pat dry, and season then dredge in a mixture of 50/50 flour and corn starch seasoned with salt, […]
Pastalaya or New Orleans Cream sauce- call it what you will.
This is something I kind of came up with a few years back. Not sure where it falls though. It’s not a true pastalaya, but it’s more than just another cream sauce. This is probably my wife’s favorite dish that I make, bonus points that the kids like it too. I do this, jambalaya or gumbo whenever […]
New Orleans Stuffed Artichoke
I have so many fond memories of these. I remember going to the grocery with my mom and hoping that she would grab one from the deli counter at zuppardos. I remember one time she bought 2 of them. One for her, my sister and I to eat on during the day and another for when my […]
Mediterranean Baked Chicken
This is one of those great healthy, one pan recipes to feed a family. You make minimal mess, maximum flavor and everyone is happy with a healthy meal. To make this: Chicken thighs Chicken legs Greek seasoning Cayenne Crushed red pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Rosemary Basil Mini potato Carrot Onion Garlic Lemon Olive oil Cut […]