This dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Go with your favorite types of berries. Be sure to serve the bread pudding within a few hours of baking, but don’t forget to allow it to rest for 30 to 60 minutes (at least) before serving. It’s wonderful served warm, especially with the warm orange…
It’s King Cake season! Growing up in Baton Rouge, I have so many cherished memories of King Cake and how it brought family and friends together. My dad, Ed Taggard, played a significant role in my Mardi Gras memories. I’ll never forget the time we went to the Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in Baton Rouge. He…
The Reuben Sandwich has been a deli favorite for decades in the U.S., and this Reuben is a classic any time of the year. We love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by fixing them pile-high for lunch. Be sure to seek out top-notch ingredients and make the Russian (Thousand Island) dressing from scratch. It’s easy…
1. Korean BBQ Beef Sliders Marinate thinly sliced beef in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, then grill or sear until cooked. Serve on slider buns with a quick kimchi slaw for a sweet, savory, and spicy bite. 2. Bacon-WrappedAvocado Fries Cut avocados into wedges, wrap each wedge…
Who doesn’t crave a decadent treat to start the new year off right? These local bakeries offer a variety of baked goods to help you ease into 2025 with a little extra joy. Whether you’re craving something sweet or or something savory, these neighborhood spots are the perfect way to add a little warmth to…
There’s a reason moms and grandmas have been preparing this for their kids when they’re feeling under the weather…it just makes you feel better! The key here is the homemade broth. The roasted chicken adds so much, too. Make these two components in advance and the soup comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s honestly…
Coffee. That quintessential morning elixir. Is there a better smell to wake up to? There’s something nostalgic yet modern in brewing a pot of drip coffee at home. You’d think that something with essentially only two ingredients — water and coffee — wouldn’t be too hard to master. If a coffee shop in the area…
If there was ever a show-stopper to end all show-stoppers for roasts, this would undoubtedly be the one. A 6 to 7-pound roast (with 3 bones) will easily feed up to 8 guests. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 4 hoursTotal Time: 10 hours, 10 minutes Servings: 8 INGREDIENTS For the Roast For the Au Jus INSTRUCTIONS
Imagine a group of nine to 11 year-old boys and girls, dressed in jeans and “work” shirts, feet covered in tennis shoes or work boots. Now push your imagination even further and think hard to figure out what you don’t see. Got it? It’s cell phones! No one has one open to instantaneously receiving a…
Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Prep Time: 20Cook Time: 10 hours, 30 minutesTotal Time: 10 hours, 50 minutesServings: 10 These slow-cooker pulled pork sandwiches are about as good as you’ll find. Huge flavor that is easy to put together in the slow cooker, finished off with an amazing BBQ sauce. So good! INGREDIENTS For the Rub For…