This stew transports me straight to China. The authentic aromas created by the star anise and cloves fill the house with that home cooked flavor of this warming stew. And to add to the experience is the fire added by the chillies. I like it…

Lamb shanks, to many, seem to be just too much food. And they are when served as an entire shank served per person. In this recipe, as inspired by Chef Joachim Splichal, the lamb shank is braised in a rich liquid of wine and beef…

Having lived by the sea in the south of France, I ate-and was taught about-the amazing seafood soups and stews that are so popular in the region, of course, bouillabaisse being the grand dame of them all. But it doesn’t have to be that complicated and that…

This dish was inspired by Roger Vergé, previously one of France’s most acclaimed chefs and creator of Moulin de Mougins, a Michelin three-star restaurant during 1970-1974. Although chef Vergé is no longer with us, his recipes, cookbooks, and his Cuisine de Soleil will forever inspire…

Clay and I both love freshly cooked shrimp, which results in this versatile crustacean making its way to the centerpiece of many of our weekly entrees. We grill them for salads, stir-fry them with bok choy and Asian greens, brush them with BBQ sauce, add…

Shrimp and grits is thought to have originated in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, having been known as “breakfast grits”, by fisherman and laborers who found this an economical and hearty dish to sustain them during their long days. This basic meal gained in popularity and soon…

Zydeco is a festive fusion of musical genres, cultural influences, and sounds of celebrations. It is colorfully expressed through a melange of music styles-including Blues, Caribbean, and Gospel-and most often use an accordion, washboard, and guitar as lead acoustics. Originally performed at home parties, dance…

Pickapeppa, (also known as “Jerk Marinade” or “Jamaican Ketchup”), is a staple in many Southern pantries. Clay’s Mom used it for a variety of things, including spooning it over soften cream cheese to make a quick appetizer served with crackers, or as a sauce or…

The name says it all. . . These sausage meatballs are so easy, quick, and extremely tasty that your friends and family will think you spent countless hours making them. We’ll just keep that our little secret! These have consistently been a big hit at…

We frequently grill on Sundays to create something that’s quick and easy, leaves no mess in the kitchen, and provides leftovers for weekday lunches. This grilled chicken checks all of those boxes. A simple marination taking just a few hours makes the poultry moist and…