J.C shared his recipe for lima beans in the slow cooker. "Make sure your life insurance is paid up in case you're overcome with joy once you try it, " he advises. The key ingredient: Barq's root beer.

1. Cover shrimp with water in a 3-quart saucepan. Add shrimp boil. Bring to a rolling boil and cook 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Let shrimp sit at least 15 minutes, until pink and mostly opaque. Drain ...

There are some vegetables that people associate with dreaded meals from their childhood. They remember their parents saying that Brussels sprouts or lima beans were on the dinner menu, knowing they'd ...

This example of the depth of "The New Orleans Cookbook" is little known outside the region. It's quite appropriate for big parties, and a change from red beans and rice. The header note says butter ...