Peggy’s Skillet Fried Chicken
Peggy is my momma. She passed away some time ago, but not before I learned her secret to the perfect fried chicken that I affectionately call Peggy’s Skillet Fried Chicken. She was a wiz in the kitchen and taught me the basics of cooking simply. She was a patient cook and knew that time was…
Meet The Fisherman: Naomi Porche
Naomi Porche is a Voisin through and through, as she carries on the family’s passion for oysters at Motivatit Seafoods. Based in Houma, LA, the Voisin name has become synonymous with oysters in Louisiana. And Naomi is proud of that heritage established by her grandfather Ernest Voisin almost 50 … [Read More...]
Louisiana Oyster Skillet
Your taste buds light up with the first bite into a plump Louisiana oyster releasing its briny Gulf flavor and combining with a creamy, liqueur-infused sauce for a taste explosion that makes you reach for more. It’s the perfect appetizer or party dish. What’s even better is that this … [Read More...]
Fresh From Louisiana Cookbook | Pre-Order Now | 15% Discount
It's been four years since my first cookbook Acadiana Table debuted to an audience hungry to learn about our Cajun and Creole food culture. And now, I'm dishing up a second helping. With the publishing (ships November 17, 2020) of my second cookbook, Fresh From Louisiana: The Soul of Cajun and … [Read More...]
Chicken Leg and Sausage Gumbo
It's fall gumbo season, and time to break out the black iron pot and the rice cooker. The knob of juicy dark meat at the end of a chicken drumstick is my favorite cut of the bird, and when soaked for two hours in a rich roux-infused gumbo, these legs have me running to the dinner table. This Chicken … [Read More...]
Meet The Fisherman: Lance Nacio
With his ever-present straw hat to keep the South Louisiana sun at bay, Lance Nacio is easy to spot. Lance fishes the Gulf waters out of his dockside home in Montegut, LA, in Terrebonne Parish. A third-generation fisherman, Lance grew up in Lafourche Parish, about an hour outside New … [Read More...]
Stuffed Whole Red Snapper
When it comes to the tastiest fish preparation, this is it. Whole Red Snapper with basil pesto stuffed with Creole tomatoes and served on a bed of onions and peppers layers flavor on top of flavor. Recently my wife Roxanne and my daughter Lo made this dish for me, and they said it was a snap to … [Read More...]
Meet The Fisherman: Acy Cooper, Jr.
Acy Cooper, Jr. is a shrimper, a third-generation shrimper, to be exact. At the age of 15, Acy began making a living on the waters of Plaquemines Parish along coastal Louisiana. Now, over 35 years later, he continues to bring the highest quality Gulf shrimp from his boat to your table. Based in … [Read More...]
Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine
Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine is a classic, and my daughter Lo’s favorite seafood dish to make. Combining fresh Gulf shrimp with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a creamy sauce infused with smoked tasso has become a popular Cajun recipe throughout Louisiana. And with shrimp season in full … [Read More...]
Meet The Fisherman: Sheb Callahan
Sheb Callahan is a crabber. From his Louisiana Blue Crab, LLC based in Kaplan, LA, Sheb is one of Louisiana’s largest crab wholesalers. His fishing, processing, and shipping operation serves not only Louisiana customers but a growing market in the mid-Atlantic states of Maryland and Virginia. Sheb … [Read More...]
Chaurice Sausage and Egg Pie
Spicy and full of Cajun flavors, this Chaurice Sausage and Egg Pie will ignite your taste buds. Pork, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and spices turn this one-skillet breakfast dish into a cultural history lesson. Breakfast in South Louisiana is a celebration of farm-to-table goodness. The farming … [Read More...]
Meet The Fisherman: The Portier Family
After the hurricane, Louisiana fishing families like the Portiers are back on the water, bringing their fresh catch to sell. Now more than ever, Louisiana fishermen need your help. With restaurant sales curtailed due to social distancing restrictions, selling direct to consumers is the only way they … [Read More...]
Black Drum Menuière with Louisiana Crawfish
Drum roll, please! Lightly floured and sautéed to a crispy finish, my Black Drum is topped with a buttery Menuière Sauce infused with Louisiana Crawfish—an easy and delicious recipe. In recent years, black drum has ascended the culinary ladder to become a center-of-the-plate star in its own … [Read More...]
Lard of the Rings: Crazy-Crisp Cajun Onion Rings
For me, onion rings are a weakness bordering on obsession; a perfectly fried o-ring is a thing of beauty. When dining out, I order them constantly and will even pay a couple of bucks more to substitute onion rings for fries. While some are good, and others just acceptable, I am mostly … [Read More...]
Iceberg Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Blue and Spiced Pecans
There was a time, and I remember it well, that iceberg lettuce ruled the salad world. In those days, lettuce simply was iceberg – no options. Today, the varieties are staggering; mixed greens, micro-greens, arugula, frisée, romaine, endive, and on and on. Not only are the options endless, but it … [Read More...]
Meet The Fisherman: Bryan Mobley
From his boat in Galliano, Bryan, and his wife Corina, shrimp the waters of coastal Louisiana for the freshest Gulf shrimp. Under the brand name Corina Corina, the Mobley family runs their processing facility where they sort, peel, vacuum-pack, and freeze the highest quality shrimp for both the … [Read More...]