One last New Orleans recipe for Fat Tuesday. Soft shell crab and grits with a spicy tomato gravy. The crunchy crab, creamy grits, with a tangy sauce to tie it all together. I hope you like it. 1 cup polenta1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups water1 cup milk1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated4 tablespoons butter, divided1 teaspoon…

This is a New Orleans breakfast from the last time I visited years ago. Since it’s almost “Fat Tuesday,” beignets and andouille are in order. I love taking a sweet dish (beignet) and combining it with a savory element. The andouille sausage was spicy, the beignet adds sweetness which is part New Orleans spice and…

Even though this winter has been a mild one, I still had a hankering for some chili. Now, I have done Cincinnati, Detroit, and Texas chili, so I decided to go green. Two problems with that idea: one, I can’t find New Mexico chilis, and two, they can be too hot for me since they…

This is a traditional cookie that would have been popular for Valentine’s Day, but I’m a day late. This is at its base a shortbread style cookie. The shocking pink color is fun; I added Fireball to amp up the flavor. I hope you like it. 2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup…

A Valentine’s dinner at a chain will set you back $40 per person. You may get a little lobster, but probably just shrimp, an 8-ounce sirloin, and your choice of broccoli and a baked potato. It will be pleasant and forgettable. This, I think, is not going to be the same old thing. Buttery lobster,…