Maggie Fuller’s upside down plum cake is a family favorite. It’s colorful, sweet and buttery. Photo by Kelsey Walling
‘The real thing’
Sipping with secret societies
Some Mardi Gras krewes celebrate with signature cocktails
‘The roast beast’
Duane Myers of Seabrook makes his rib-eye roast each New Year’s Day. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
At a Seabrook home, this dish is a tasty New Year’s tradition
An edible epiphany
This Christmas dessert wins over even the toughest fruitcake critics
A party favorite
This cornbread casserole is easy, tasty and perfect for large holiday gatherings
Center stage
Ann’s Rich and Creamy Five-Cheese Ham & Mac Bake features a decadent mixture of cheddar, Gouda, Gruyère, cottage and Parmesan cheeses. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
This mac-and-cheese bake deserves more than side status
Eating family style
Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Three generations have a hand in creating this Chinese garlic crab dish
Piece of the pie
When El Lago resident Shulie Barbe, originally from the Netherlands, gained her U.S. citizenship, her family and friends celebrated with a citizenship party, which featured three of Barbe’s much-loved apple pies. Courtesy photo
It doesn’t get more American than this Dutch dessert
Fans of flan
Maria, Ben and Paloma Lopez represent three generations of the family. The family’s flan, a baked custard with rich caramel, has delighted family members for five generations. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Guests arrive early for their share of this family favorite
A rich heritage
Members of the Tramonte family, from left, V.J., Kay, Christine Tramonte Callahan and Tra display sausages that are made from an old family recipe. V.J., Christine and Tra are siblings. Kay and Tra Tramonte are married. Photo by Stuart Villanueva