We were on vacation last week, a much-needed break. My brother is coming to visit this weekend; next week I'll get back to my set challenge of cooking down the freezer and the pantry. It's never too hot for red beans and rice, right?? Plus, I have most of the ingredients on hand for the seafood gumbo I grew up eating along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Yes, it has tomatoes in it!

For the recipes this week, I had hot weather and Father's Day in mind. First up is a seafood stew loaded with the flavors of summer; serve over rice, pasta, or crispy French bread and add a crisp green salad for a great meal. Next up, one of my go-to's for grilling chicken; my favorite is chicken thighs, but it can be adapted for other cuts. Bonus, you get a great all-purpose barbecue sauce. And finally, a decadent rib-eye steak with a rich wine sauce for dad. Delicious!

Enjoy this week's recipes, stay safe and healthy, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. 

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director
Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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Gulf of Mexico Seafood Stew

Don't let the word "stew" deter you from this-- it's actually a light, tasty dish, full of the flavors of summer. Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread, and round the meal out with a crisp green salad. Easy and delicious for a hot summer day.

Brined & Barbecued Chicken Thighs

This recipe would also work the leg quarters or bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts; the leg quarters will take a little longer (Position on grill with leg portion over hottest area), the breasts a little less time (after browning, move to a cooler area to finish cooking so the flesh doesn't dry out).

Emeril's Rib-Eye Steak with
Marchand du Vin Sauce

If you're celebrating Father's Day this weekend, and the dad being feted loves a good steak, then this is an excellent choice.