Corn Polenta with Bacon and Fontina– this is some versatile comfort food!

Grillades and Grits – good Creole comfort food!

It’s Fall! Welcome it with Apple Cider Doughnuts!

Corn Pancakes with Sour Cream and Chives

Shrimp Beignets– fried balls of sweet shrimp that are perfect for parties or tailgating!

Chicken Flautas “drowning” in a Roasted Tomatillo Broth!

Easy Cinnamon Chip Loaf– the love child of coffeecake and cinnamon toast!

Potato Gratin with Tomatoes, Gruyère, and Thyme

Pico de Gallo– make some while the summer tomatoes are still here!

Peanut Butter Muffins with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips– a welcome after school snack, lunch box treat or anytime goodie!

Take advantage of the late Summer produce and take off the early Fall chill with this bowl of Sweet Corn and Shrimp Chowder.

Tejas with Sunflower Seeds, aka, Spanish roof tiles, is a sweet and savory start to any meal. It is a yummy snack, too!

It’s college football tailgating time! Get your party started with these Fries Cheese Balls with Chili Mayonnaise!!

My crowd is tough on fresh salmon, but this recipe gets a thumbs up! It is easy, simple and delicious!

Sautéed Corn with Manchego and Lime is a superb summer side and a must try before summer slips away!

Kitchen Tip: How to keep fish from sticking to the grill. You are not going to believe this– seriously!

Raspberry Cream Cheese Tart– all the flavors of a cheese cake in a tart!

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie using frozen fruit and yogurt for a perfect creamy texture.

Jacques Pépin’s Pommes de Terre Macaire. Just when you think this golden, buttery potato cake couldn’t get any better…

Darkest Chocolate Crêpe Cake– a little patience and a lot of reward!