Cooking is right up there with gardening as one of my favorite ways to spend any free time I may luck up on. And like anyone who loves to cook, I love recipes. I've got some of my tried-and-true favorites here. Not all of these are specifically for the bounty from our gardens, and I can't say that these are all 'authentic' Louisiana recipes. But, I guarantee these have all been cooked by me, and enjoyed by many, right here in my own garden kitchen, in Louisiana.


Beef Stroganoff
Pepper Steak with Broccoli
Creamy Enchiladas
Stuffed Peppers
Italian Baked Round Steak

Chicken Milano
Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Cacciatore
Stir-Fry Chicken
King Ranch Casserole

Asparagus Casserole
Indian Corn Casserole
Baked Potato Casserole
Potatoes Savoyard
Green Bean Casserole
Spicy Baked Beans
. . . or your local farmer's market!
Creole Summer Squash
Fried Green Tomatoes
Okra-Corn-Tomato Medley
Fresh Salsa
Southern-Style Okra & Tomatoes
Fresh Summer Peas
Hot Pepper Sauce
Broiled Tomatoes Basil

Grilled Shrimp
Mardi Gras King Cake
Summer Seafood Salad
Red Beans and Rice
Baked Red Snapper
with Shrimp Stuffing

Fresh Strawberry Pie
Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie
No-Cook Banana Pudding
Summertime Freeze
Lemon Supreme Bundt Cake
Key Lime Pie
~~ May 14, 2001 ~~
I'm so proud . . . Wen's Perfect Entertaining has combined some of my recipes
for a feature menu! See it right here . . . Louisiana Dinner in the Garden Menu