Short Rib Onion Soup: The Best Soup on Earth?
For days after you’ve had this dish, your memory of it will not fade. In vivid detail, you will recall it all: the sweetness of the onions; the rich beef stock; the notes of rosemary and thyme in the pot; the chunks of tender beef short rib that add hearty flavor: the velvet cloak of…
Wild Duck Gumbo
The bold flavors of wild duck and smoked pork sausage overwhelm your taste buds when you dive into this soul-satisfying bowl of dark Cajun roux-infused Wild Duck Gumbo—a South Louisiana specialty. I’ve heard statistics that support my contention that in Louisiana, more men cook per capita … [Read More...]
Pomegranate Spritzer
Just in time for New Years Eve, I'm bringing back my favorite drink recipe. If ever there were a drink to define the holidays, it is this Pomegranate Spritzer: the colors of red and green, the fragrance of fruit and evergreen, and the taste of a sweet present under the tree. This Pomegranate … [Read More...]
Quail Gumbo
This is one of my most popular Christmas recipes, and I've had numerous requests for it this season. And try as I might, I cannot quell my passion for quail. I crave it this time of year especially, and no holiday would be complete without a quail gumbo. Let me explain the source of my lifelong … [Read More...]
Raspberry Trifle
It’s the first bite that stops you in your tracks. With just a smidgen of sweet liqueur soaking into the spongy cake, this delicate Raspberry Trifle bursts with the flavors of fresh berries against a tangy cream filling dusted with bittersweet chocolate. Oh yeah, this is a keeper! Ok, so … [Read More...]
Eggplant Casserole with Gulf Shrimp
With fresh, farm-to-table eggplant infused with meaty pork sausage and aromatic herbs and vegetables, this dressing is the perfect backdrop for briny Gulf shrimp. I love how it all combines with Louisiana rice in a casserole that bakes up delicious every time. Make no mistake, eggplant is the … [Read More...]
How To Build a Charcuterie Board For Your Next Party
So, what do you do when you don’t know what to cook? Don’t cook. Yes, I said it: This is a post on my food blog that’s advocating not to cook. No recipe, no pots and pans, no hot stovetop, and no fuss. This Charcuterie Board will change the way you think about entertaining with friends and family. … [Read More...]
Mini Crawfish Pies
At first bite, you taste the flaky golden brown piecrust that holds the rich treasure inside. And with the second bite, the spicy crawfish filling coats your taste buds with one delicious mouthful. Once more, and then it’s gone. But the taste lingers on as you grab another, and another; these Mini … [Read More...]
Andouille Sausage and White Bean Soup
If comfort can be found at the bottom of a black iron pot, it is this Andouille Sausage and White Bean Soup. Just think about it: Tender white limas infused with smoky andouille sausage slowly simmer until they burst, releasing their starch to thicken the pot. Warming your hands cradling a creamy … [Read More...]
Cucuzza Squash Au Gratin
Oozing with creamy cheese and baked to golden perfection, I’m a sucker for most anything done au gratin, but when I discovered a stack of locally grown cucuzza squash piled up at my green grocer, cheesy inspiration came over me. My Cucuzza Squash Au Gratin is a fresh take on the legendary potato … [Read More...]
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Stuffed Tasso Roast
With the first bite of this tender Jalapeño Pepper Jack Stuffed Tasso Roast, smoke and spice are the flavors that flood your taste buds, but then the depth of a peppery cheese stuffing and a dark roux-based onion gravy fill you with comfort. This may be my new favorite fall recipe, and I owe it all … [Read More...]
Savory Mirliton Muffins
Just one bite of these light, herb-filled savory muffins will awaken you to the depth of flavor hiding in the unique vegetable called mirliton. These Savory Mirliton Muffins bake up easy and cheesy with crusty outer edges encasing the moist, all-natural flavor within. Mirliton is a workhorse … [Read More...]
Stuffed Duck with Duck Fat Onions
Moist, tender, and bursting with layers of flavor is a proper description for my Stuffed Duck recipe, and when you add the caramelized Duck Fat Onions to the pot, well, I just run out of words. Stuffing a fat duck with Cajun green onion sausage combined with diced apple is simple enough, but … [Read More...]
Butternut And Shrimp Pasta
Autumn in Acadiana is when fresh squash, pumpkin, and gourds of all kind begin showing up at the local farmers markets. It always puts me in the mood for a delicious recipe featuring those flavors, and with this Butternut And Shrimp Pasta dish, I can't think of a better way to usher in the fall … [Read More...]
Venison Bourguignon
With a depth of wild flavor bathed in red wine and a bouquet of herbs, this Venison Bourguignon is a Southern backwoods expression of a classic French dish. There are flavors here that tantalize: Wild game simmered down in a dark roux-infused gravy spiked ever-so-gently with red wine and punched … [Read More...]
Pork Roast with Apple Pan Gravy
When I think pork, I think apples. And when I think of the perfect Sunday dinner, my mind is already picturing my sweet and savory Pork Roast with Apple Pan Gravy as the centerpiece for my table. It’s Sunday-Go-To-Eatin’ at the Grahams. In the South, the most important meal of the week is … [Read More...]