The delicate flavor of asparagus makes a bold statement when cooked down into a soul-satisfying bowl of Asparagus Soup. It’s a fresh taste of spring in a bowl. Asparagus is a mainstay in my kitchen, and I use it in so many creative ways. Roasted, grilled, and steamed are obvious, but when we stumbled upon…
Cajun Pig Roast (Cochon de Lait)
Fall-apart tender Roast Pig with a layer of crackling skin competes on the platter with a double helping of Paella Rice and Creole Smothered Green Beans. This dish is the iconic cochon de lait, a Cajun culinary event that is full of flavor and French tradition. Communal gatherings centered on food and family are at…
Potato and Broccoli Soup
This Potato and Broccoli Soup is easy, cheesy, creamy, dreamy, and just about the most delicious bowl around. If you’ve ever made mashed potatoes, you’re half way to one of the tastiest soups. All we’re doing here is adding aromatics, spices, chicken stock, and cream, oh, and broccoli. Yeah, it’s the fresh florets of broccoli…
Charred Brussels Au Gratin
Creamy, cheesy, smoky, bacony—there aren’t enough words to describe your first bite of this Charred Brussels Au Gratin, but that’s okay; you won’t be talking anyway. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Brussels sprouts are the most versatile vegetable in your recipe arsenal. Baked, broiled, steamed, or boiled, there are a variety of…
Eggplant Casserole with Gulf Shrimp
With fresh, farm-to-table eggplant infused with meaty pork sausage and aromatic herbs and vegetables, this dressing is the perfect backdrop for briny Gulf shrimp. I love how it all combines with Louisiana rice in a casserole that bakes up delicious every time. Make no mistake, eggplant is the star of this recipe. It is one…
Cucuzza Squash Au Gratin
Oozing with creamy cheese and baked to golden perfection, I’m a sucker for most anything done au gratin, but when I discovered a stack of locally grown cucuzza squash piled up at my green grocer, cheesy inspiration came over me. My Cucuzza Squash Au Gratin is a fresh take on the legendary potato dish, and…
Savory Mirliton Muffins
Just one bite of these light, herb-filled savory muffins will awaken you to the depth of flavor hiding in the unique vegetable called mirliton. These Savory Mirliton Muffins bake up easy and cheesy with crusty outer edges encasing the moist, all-natural flavor within. Mirliton is a workhorse in the Cajun kitchen. These little green vegetable…
Farmers Market Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
My Farmers Market Salad is all about building complex flavors with all-natural, freshly harvested, raw ingredients straight from local growers. When dressed with the bright flavors of sweet citrus in my Blood Orange Vinaigrette, this summer salad is a delicious combination. Summertime is in full swing, and around the Graham house, we tend to eat…
Tomato Cheese Tart
One bite of the flaky piecrust infused with herbs and cheeses and topped deliciously with ripe heirloom tomatoes will send your taste buds to that delicious culinary hiding place in your brain. You know where I mean, and you know that you don’t visit that place as often as you like, or need, or crave….
Summer Squash Soup
Slow simmered and puréed into a smooth, bisque-like creaminess, my Summer Squash Soup explodes with the fresh flavors of the season. Spiced with a light hand, I love how the vegetables shine brightly with just a hint of mint and the gentle bite of sweet onion. While I confess to eating lighter in the heat…
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