I met Monica in 2000 while I was teaching cooking classes. She had moved to a nearby area to pursue a graduate degree. She had come to New Orleans to pick up her grandmother from the airport and get ...

May in New Orleans hits differently. It’s not quite summer, but don’t tell that to the weather. The heat starts rolling in like an uninvited guest who shows up early, stays late, and doesn’t know how ...

Are you coming to see me on the food stage at French Quarter Fest? Y’all got your JazzFest tickets? Who's had crawfish (even if it was expensive when the season started)? Springtime in New Orleans is ...

Monica and I are really looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday break this year. It’s always been a time for us to slow down, relax and enjoy the warmth of being together and with our family.

Set oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a pie plate. Whisk or blend the eggs with the half & half until completely combined.. Stir in the cheeses, onions, chives, ham, salt, and pepper. Set crust on a ...

New Orleans-based TV Chef Kevin Belton has some advice for home chefs this Thanksgiving: Turn that bird upside down! You read that right. In a break from the traditional way almost everyone roasts ...

Stir together crawfish, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, dill, garlic, salt, and paprika in a medium bowl until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until cold and flavors ...

With Thanksgiving just a week away, WWL-TV’s Chef Kevin Belton is reminding home cooks that safe turkey prep starts long before the oven heats up. Belton says one of the biggest mistakes people make ...

NEW ORLEANS — To help you with the cooking this Holiday, here are some of the best recipes from Chef Kevin Belton.

Brown the sausage and chicken over a medium-high heat. Add vegetables and Creole seasoning, sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the tomato paste, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add ...