Karen Martin
Baton Rouge Advocate
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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Cook This: Oldie but goodie: Tunnel of Fudge Cake is a throwback winner
We hopped into the way-back machine for this week's recipe for the Tunnel of Fudge Cake. → Read More
Cook This: Soup's on: Hearty Vegetable Soup is a healthy way to fill up
With Thanksgiving in the books, and a little nip in the air, that can only mean one thing: it's soup weather. → Read More
Cook This: Simple but delicious: Shrimp dip is sure to please
The next time you need to bring a dip to a gathering, I encourage you to mix up Pat's Shrimp Dip. → Read More
Cook This: A different take: Brown sugar gives green beans a sweet taste
Because the main component of this dish is green beans, I would like to say it is healthy. It is not. It is, however, delicious. → Read More
Most beloved candy, 'Squid Game' costumes and more: 6 fun facts about Halloween 2021
Halloween is second only to Christmas when it comes to celebrations. → Read More
Cook This: Witching hour: Make these sweet treats for Halloween
Something witchy this way comes — and it is delicious. → Read More
Cook This: Risotto is oh-so-easy when you use your pressure cooker
If you've ever watched a cooking competition on television, at some point a contestant is going to try to make risotto, even though he or she knows they don't have → Read More
Cook This: Oh so good! These pork chops have a sweet touch
Pork chops. Pork ribs. Pork roast. Pork loin. If there's "pork" in the name, we love it. → Read More
Cook This: Dial up the flavor with these Italian Potatoes
Looking for a little side dish inspiration? From our files comes this one for Italian Potatoes. → Read More
Cook This: Sweet s'mores without all (ok, most) of the mess
Our old black iron skillet has made a lot of roux, that first step toward wonderful dishes that usually end with bowls licked clean. → Read More
Cook This: Cheeseburgers inspired this thick, creamy soup
Thick and cheesy, this Turkey Cheeseburger Soup is delicious. → Read More
Cook This: Apple Buttermilk Crumb Cake satisfies when you need a nibble
If cake is part of the name, then we're saving that recipe. → Read More
Cook This: You'll love this spicy sauce on chicken, shrimp or meat (and just about anything else)
The star of this dish is the sauce. Spicy, sweet and packed with flavor, it turns chicken into a wonderful meal. → Read More
Go a little 'veganish' with new cookbook from Denham Springs author
"The Veganish Cookbook — Simple, Delicious Plant-Based Recipes & Resources for Everyone” by Nettye Johnson; NJ Publishing; 158 pages → Read More
Cook This: You will eat every drop of Crawfish Stew and lick the spoon
The crawfish crop is starting to come in, and we're not happy the cold weather has slowed down the harvest. → Read More
Cook This: Start with a box of cake mix and end up with a delicious dessert
Cake in a slow cooker. Yes, please. → Read More
Cook This: This crawfish king cake has all the right stuff(ing)
King Cake usually hits on the sweet side, but this Crawfish King Cake is a savory treat. → Read More
Cook This: Boudin King Cake is just what you need when you have the Mardi Gras blues
We will be forever grateful to George Graham for sharing his recipe for Boudin King Cake, and especially this year when we will be missing our most favorite south Louisiana → Read More
Cook This: Relax and enjoy this Bacon, Egg and Hash Brown Biscuit Bake
Take a deep breath. You've made it through Christmas, and the end of this most awful year is coming to a close. → Read More
Cook This: These ginger cookies taste like Christmas
These Glazed Orange Ginger Cookies are full of warm spices and rich flavors. → Read More