Creole Cajun Chef

With the big celebration coming up, I thought I would share a couple of refreshing beverages for your gathering. 1 pint fresh blueberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 cups gin 1 cup fresh lemon juice 4 cups chilled club soda Garnish: lemon slices, fresh blueberries In a small saucepan, bring blueberries, sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and sim...

It is often said that people eat with their eyes. The first view of the dish you are about to eat can definitely raise your anticipation of it’s flavor. With the advent of Instagram, people are constantly posting pictures of their meals. Many people have taken food photography to another level. You must first start with a dish that is worthy of posting. Today, I want to share wi...

Blackberries always brings me back to my grndmothers yard. We would pick the blackberries for her to make many different things with. 1 1/4 cups butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 2 cups quick-cooking oats 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 13 ounces blackberry preserves 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, sliced lengthwise 1 tablespoon lemon zest Pr...

With the opening of our Farmer's market, I often find the best fresh berries. This week, we will celebrate them witha couple of dessert recipes. 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup cold butter, softened 1/3 cup ice cold water 3 cups mixed fresh berries (ie. Sliced st...

Arkansas is the country’s largest rice producing state in the nation. Louisiana is also in the top three. One of my favorite dishes to cook (and eat) is jambalaya. There are many other ways to bring rice to the table. With that thought in mind, I want to share with you a couple of dishes including this wonderful grain. The first contains seafood, Cajun Shrimp and Rice. The secon...