March, 2009

Gumbo Ya-Ya

Gumbo Ya-Ya

03/30/2009  |  7 Comments

I guess it is about time I posted my version of a Louisiana gumbo, seeing as how it is one of the few New Orleans

Asian Hot & Sour Fish

Asian Hot & Sour Fish

03/30/2009  |  No Comments

I like my fish like I like my women; sweet, hot, sour and fried. Sort of like Courtney Love except for the sweet and hot

Gourmet Chili Cheese Fries

Gourmet Chili Cheese Fries

03/26/2009  |  10 Comments

Here I go again with the chili cheese fries. What can I say? I love them. So much so that I have spent the last

Open Faced Gourmet BLT Sandwiches

Open Faced Gourmet BLT Sandwiches

03/25/2009  |  4 Comments

You down with BLT? Yeah you know me. You down with BLT? All the homies. BLT, how can I explain it I'll take you frame by frame it To

Mango & Avocado Relish with Tabasco Oil

Mango & Avocado Relish with Tabasco Oil

03/24/2009  |  5 Comments

With all the bad press red meat is receiving these days it's time to rotate more fish and chicken in our daily diets. Sigh. Well I guess

BBQ Beef Brisket Dip

BBQ Beef Brisket Dip

03/19/2009  |  3 Comments

If you are anything like me, at some point this spring or summer you are going to smoke a beef brisket. I am not going

Grilled Caribbean Coconut Shrimp with Rum Marinade

Grilled Caribbean Coconut Shrimp with Rum Marinade

03/17/2009  |  8 Comments

This recipe is fantastic for any time you want to cook out with Caribbean inspired flavors such as rum, allspice, citrus, cinnamon, Scotch bonnet peppers and

Spicy Sage & Beer Brined Pork Loin

Spicy Sage & Beer Brined Pork Loin

03/17/2009  |  9 Comments

With the economy in the toilet, lately I have been going back to recipes that transform less expensive cuts of beef and pork into tender

Caribbean Island Salad

Caribbean Island Salad

03/16/2009  |  3 Comments

So I was grilling up some Grilled Caribbean Coconut Shrimp (found here) and I wanted to pair it with a light salad. It had to be light, fresh and citrussy

Cajun Crawfish Pie

Cajun Crawfish Pie

03/13/2009  |  2 Comments

With crawfish season in high gear, we head back to Louisiana for this scrumptulescent Cajun recipe. Crawfish pie may be the riches, non dessert, dish you will ever eat.