Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes are a great twist on regular pancakes. Bananas are put in the pancake batter instead of being used as a topping. The cooked pancakes are sprinkled with granulated sugar. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Mash peeled bananas and set aside. Place paper towels on a platter 

Peanut Butter Candy

Peanut Butter Candy

My great-aunt Julie (pronounced zhoo-LEE) made the most delicious Peanut Butter candy that was not overly sweet and had the perfect crispness to it, which set it apart from fudge. The exact recipe has not been found but has been closely replicated. I have been 

Galette des Rois

Galette des Rois

French King Cake In France, during the month of January, everyone enjoys the Galette des Rois to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. This is the day “of the Three Kings” (des Rois) when they visited baby Jesus. This delicious King Cake/pastry includes a small 

Cheesecake

Cheesecake

This velvety yet dense cheesecake is the epitome of a divine dessert! The smooth, creamy, delicate yet compact cheesecake has set the bar high. This cheesecake is adapted from the Cheesecake Factory recipe. Only pecans were used in the crust. SUPPLIES INGREDIENTS NOTE: All ingredients 

Beignets

Beignets

The word “beignet” means “bump” or “to raise”. This light pastry puffs up when placed in hot oil. It is dusted heavily in powdered sugar and enjoyed with a cup of café au lait. The Louisiana beignet is said to come from France, French-Canada or 

King Cake

King Cake

It’s Carnival Time! New Orleans is predominantly Catholic, hence many traditions and celebrations surround holy days of obligation and religious events. Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany follows the twelve days of Christmas, when the three kings visited baby Jesus on January