Sweet Potato, Chard and Coconut Milk Casserole Recipe

Swiss Chard
This wonderful combination of creamy sweet potatoes, sweet coconut milk, and earthy green Swiss chard may seem — and taste — rich and decadent, but it is in fact quite healthy. Serve..... read more

David Guas' King Cake Recipe

Book Cover
Though this fun and colorful cake is associated with the Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans, the first cake of the year is actually served on January 6th, as a type of kick-off to the Mardi Gras..... read more

Moelleux au Chocolat (Molten Chocolate Cake) Recipe

Chocolate cake
Eating this scrumptious yet simple dessert will always remind me of Paris, where I enjoyed my first "Moelleux au Chocolat" — fortunately for me and all other chocolate..... read more

David Guas' Pecan Pie Recipe

Pecans
I’ve probably been eating pecan pie since I was in diapers. Nut allergies? Please. Southerners are weaned from the bottle with pecan pie, celebrate marriage with pecan pie, and say goodbye to..... read more

Spicy Rosemary-Roasted Nuts Recipe

Spicy Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Because it’s the holidays, and because we are all likely to be consuming copious amounts of sweets this time of year, I hope to offer you a temporary respite from your sugar coma with a salty,..... read more

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Pudding Recipe

chocolate zucchini bread pudding
I discovered chocolate zucchini bread one summer day when I thought I had enough bananas for a quick bread and didn't, but instead had a big haul of zucchini from the family vegetable garden. I..... read more

Gram's Supreme Devil's Food Cake with White Marshmallow Frosting Recipe

Old-school, well-loved recipe cards.
My mom has one of those old-school red plastic recipe boxes in the cabinet — the same red box she's been keeping recipes since I can remember. It's filled with index cards, dog-..... read more

Red Hook Lobster Pound's Lobster Mac 'N Cheese Recipe

Lobster
As far as food or drink-related holiday traditions with family and friends, I would have to say that lobster mac and cheese is one of our favorites. I have been making this for several years and it..... read more