Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker

Raspberry Chicken by BearNakedBaker

Lemon Coconut Pixies by BearNakedBaker

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Creole Pralines by Amos Miller

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature treats in the Big Easy! It is time to play 'soft ball', and we're not talking the sport - we're talking Creole candy. When the recipe calls for your concoction on the stove to reach the…

Tropical Snowdrops by BearNakedBaker

The dried fruit can be anything you'd like, that's "Tropical". Cashews are also good to use....

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Custard Creme by Amos Miller

This is a dessert that knows no bounds! You can just about do anything with a great custard in your dessert repetoire. Use it in a dish with fresh or macerated berries on top, use it as a filling in a pastry or cake, use it in a trifle, a cold pie, to fill a tuille - need I go on? I will anyway... You can add a sorts of flavors…

Lobster Newburg by Chef Smith

Crab Cakes by Chef Smith

Ceviche by Chef Smith

Serve this as an appitizer in a martini glass or as a main dish in a glass bowl with the tortilla chips on a platter.

Monkey Bread by Chef Smith

Super quick!

Chicken Veggie Soup by Chef Smith

If you want to change this soup up all you have to do is add a pint of heavy cream at the end of the cooking process and bring back up to a simmer.

Cheddar Potato Soup by Chef Smith

Great way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes. If you don't have any you can always use the instant taters...I just like the homemade ones that have a few chunks left in them....

Spicy Pasta Salad by Chef Smith

Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip by Chef Smith