Serves 6 to 8 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Makes 6 servings 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Creole mustard

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial arrival of summer as far as I’m concerned. While we do want to remember our fallen heroes of all the wars, it has also been a time to have family gatherings..

Bechamel sauce: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt

Rather than offering a green salad, why not serve a rice salad (made with Louisiana rice, of course). Don’t be afraid to add different kinds of vegetables like chopped artichoke hearts or fresh youn..