Recipes
Chef Steven Satterfield’s Savannah Red Rice
Cast-iron pots and pans have a long-standing tradition in American cookery, and Lodge Cast Iron has stood the test of time. I’m excited about a new project that I just completed with this great company, and will be sharing that information very soon. I did a promotion with Lodge Manufacturing Company last year for The [...]
Chef Frank Stitt’s Pickled Shrimp
The best time to buy shrimp is right off the docks. Fortunately, we have fresh seafood on the Gulf Coast and fishmongers to buy from. In honor of National Shrimp Day, today I stopped at Destin Ice in Destin, Florida to pick up Stone Crab Claws and Royal Reds to enjoy this Sunday, Mother’s [...]
Cajun Benedict- Who Say’s You Can’t Have Gumbo For Breakfast? #TasteLaf
This past week I spent time in Lafayette, Louisiana tasting my way through what Southern Living readers awarded “The Tastiest Town in the South 2012″, and Livibilty named “Top 10 Foodie Cities in 2013.” On a breakfast tour I was introduced to The French Press, an upscale bistro in a historic building offering Louisiana classics…reinvented. [...]
Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Garlic Croutons & Prime Time Emeril Cookbook Giveaway
To begin, I have to start by saying my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the people of Boston, the Boston Marathon, and Texas. Those individuals and families that have been part of this weeks horrific events. Emeril Lagasse is from Falls River, Massachusetts. This week I reviewed Prime Time Emeril: More TV dinners From [...]
Spinach Soup with Tofu Saute’, Ginger, and Pea Shoot Garnish & The Improvisational Cook Giveaway
Today I was taking a que from Sally Schneider, ICAP Cookbook Award Winner, and author of The Improvisational Cook. Oprah calls her book “Innovative…A delicious revelation.” After being in Pensacola on assignment this week and eating some fine food at Jackson’s Steakhouse for one, I decided to get back on track by visiting For The [...]
Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all of the fun.” – Katherine Hepburn Katherine Hepburn, known for her wit and spunk as well as her impecable acting, also has a brownie recipe of some fame. I began making these brownies about 2003 when my kids were 9 and 10. They loved them then, [...]
Red Beans & Rice – Not Just For Washday Anymore!
Red Beans and Rice, a New Orleans Monday washday dish, is one I learned how to prepare at the age of fifteen when living in New Orleans. It is one of my all time favorite comfort foods. Perfect for football parties, Mardi Gras, or any large gathering, a pot of Red Beans can be made [...]
Marinated Gulf Shrimp Skewers with Sweet Peppers & Cherry Tomatoes #WeekdaySupper
With both kids in town for Spring Break (my daughter also brought home her adorable boyfriend), and my mother’s 75th birthday, I tend to go for the Gulf Coast Seafood when feeding a crowd during the spring and summer- and this week was no different. Since mouths have been few to feed with the children [...]
Huevos Rancheros Benedict
I am a sucker for eggs benedict and anything Mexican food related. After several trips to Cancun, Cozumel, the Mayan Riviera, and a special trip to Zoetry’s Paraiso de la Bonita in Puerto Morelos, I found a trend to my ordering of breakfast…Huevos Rancheros. This is a terrific recipe to to add a little kick to your [...]
Spring Power Foods & Roasted Spring Vegetables
Today is the first day of Spring and I am ready to celebrate! Having one home form college right now, and the other arriving Friday for Spring Break has been a lot of fun; it also has required me to make a few requested favorite family meals again. Spring brings lots of healthy produce, including some of [...]
Florida Shrimp Scampi
Scampi refers to shrimp that are split, brushed with garlicky butter and broiled. This recipe calls for flavoring the butter with lemon, garlic, parsley and thyme, then dotting it liberally on shrimp and roasting the Gulf Coast delicacy until it sizzles. Florida Shrimp Scampi
Irish Coffee Ice Cream with Caramel Whiskey Sauce #SundaySupper
The warm weather is creeping up on us on the Gulf Coast and the first day of Spring, March 20th, is right around the corner! We are meeting today around the table with our friends from the #SundaySupper team and sharing delicious spring time recipes! Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or spring inspired, the group [...]
