Classics

Shrimp Eggplant Dressing

During summer when eggplants were plentiful and shrimp were to be had, Momma would make this simple eggplant dressing. Cooking…

May 25, 2002
Rice and Gravy

Rice and Gravy

Rice and gravy is a staple here in South Louisiana. It's one of the first things you learn to cook.…

May 23, 2002

Nan Boones’ Syrup Cake – Gâteau de Sirop

  In memory of Nan Boone Marceaux and Nanny Quida Broussard Recipe over 125 years old The LeMaire and Faulk…

May 17, 2002

Linda’s Old-Fashioned School Cafeteria Bread Rolls

Remember the bread rolls you had in school? These are the old-fashioned schoolhouse fresh melt-in-your-mouth rolls. This recipe is from…

May 16, 2002

Sweet Lettuce Salad

Grandma always had fresh lettuce in her vegetable garden; this was a daily dish during the spring and fall months.  Because…

May 14, 2002

Boudin (Boudoin) with Pork Livers

Classic boudin with pork livers added.

May 13, 2002

Cajun Fig Cookies

Figs are a delicious fruit, often thought of as sacred. At one time, Greece even made it illegal to export…

May 13, 2002

Popcorn Balls

Fall always reminds me of sugar cane, syrup and popcorn balls. My favorite as a young child.

May 13, 2002