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Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Homemade Egg Nog

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Homemade Egg Nog

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:37 AM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
Once you see how easy it is to make, you won’t want to buy the store-bought kind anymore.

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Cynthia Arceneaux's Holiday Kitchen.

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Marty Briggs’ Pecan Pie

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
An old friend visits the Holiday Kitchen.

Holiday Kitchen

Holiday Kitchen White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: White chocolate raspberry cake

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:58 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
If you’re looking for just the right cake to be the centerpiece of your dessert table this Christmas, you’ve come to the right place!

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia Arceneaux's Holiday Kitchen.

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Braised turkey wings with apple cranberry gravy

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:05 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
Even if you're not roasting a turkey, here's a way to make a good impression on your holiday guests.

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Rum cake

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 4:56 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
Nothing beats a rum cake straight from Mama's kitchen.

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Crawfish Cornbread

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:28 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
In today’s holiday kitchen, I have a spicy crowd-pleaser for your next holiday gathering.

Holiday Kitchen

CYNTHIA’S HOLIDAY KITCHEN: Shrimp and grits

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:14 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
Living in Louisiana we know anytime is the right time for seafood. But combine that seafood with a southern favorite like grits and you’ve got magic!

Gotta Eat

GOTTA EAT: Get messy and get the special

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:49 AM CST
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By Angelica Butine
The restaurant has been serving fresh sandwiches and po’ boys since 85.

Gotta Eat

Gotta Eat: Why not start with dessert?

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 8:09 AM CST
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By Angelica Butine
The Lake Area has a new restaurant that will be sure to leave a sweet impression on your taste buds.

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Steamboat Bill’s reopening in Lake Charles

Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Lindsey Thompson
Steamboat Bill’s reopening in Lake Charles
Calcasieu Radar
Calcasieu Radar

Food

Spicy McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce are returning

Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:30 AM CST
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By Mykal Vincent
Our prayers have been answered.

Food

MAP: Most popular Thanksgiving side in every state

Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 10:26 AM CST
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By KPLC Digital Team and Johnathan Manning
A company used Google trends to determine the most popular Thankgsiving side in every state.

News

FreshKo Foodservice provides to the public amid coronavirus pandemic

Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 4:02 PM CDT
Freshko is making it easier for Lake Area residents to stack up during COVID-19.

Food

Local businesses step up to provide food again

Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By Caroline Habetz
Local restaurants provide food again to the community

Holiday Kitchen

CYNTHIA’S HOLIDAY KITCHEN: Cabbage and black-eyed peas

Updated: Dec. 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
Cabbage and black-eyed peas are a New Year’s Day tradition for good luck in the New Year.

Holiday Kitchen

CYNTHIA’S HOLIDAY KITCHEN: Sugar cookies

Updated: Dec. 20, 2019 at 5:17 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
Christmas cookies are a tradition that many of us grew up with, but it’s not so much the sugar and flour and eggs that make them great. It’s the other ingredient that goes into the recipe: Love.

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Pat-n-Da-Pot on The Today Show

Updated: Dec. 13, 2019 at 5:01 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
I traveled to New York City with local chef Pat Darbonne – a.k.a. Pat-n-Da-Pot. She featured on The Today Show, where she prepared chicken, sausage, and pork jambalaya for Hoda Kotb and the rest of the cast.

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Pina Colada Cake

Updated: Dec. 6, 2019 at 4:56 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
KPLC Anchor Cynthia Arceneaux shares her favorite recipes this holiday season.

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: 7UP Cake

Updated: Nov. 29, 2019 at 4:44 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
For the third week of the Holiday Kitchen, we’re making 7UP Cake.

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Praline Fudge Cake

Updated: Nov. 22, 2019 at 6:06 PM CST
Cynthia's Holiday Kitchen - Praline Fudge Cake

Holiday Kitchen

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen: Crawfish Pie

Updated: Nov. 15, 2019 at 4:23 PM CST
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By Cynthia Arceneaux
For this first segment, I’m cooking crawfish pie.

Food

Sunrise Kitchen: Mahi-Mahi Wrapped in Filo

Updated: May. 24, 2019 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By Felicia Strauss
Mahi-Mahi Wrapped in Filo

Food

Lake Charles restaurant gives tips on the proper ways to prepare a turkey

Updated: Nov. 20, 2018 at 6:30 PM CST
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By Robin Richardson
Lake Charles restaurant gives tips on the proper ways to prepare a turkey

Pork Cheek Ragu

Updated: Sep. 28, 2018 at 7:22 AM CDT
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By Felicia Strauss
Chef Rachel and Culinary Arts students Kobi Fuselier and Billy Faucett prepare an Italian cuisine: Pork Cheek Ragu.

Food

Thai cooking class teaches unique dishes

Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 4:28 AM CDT
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By Dakota Watson
The Velvet Pig is hosting a Thai Technique cooking class this Saturday, September 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Walnut Grove.

Cookie Hauser's Deep Dish Pizza

Updated: Apr. 1, 2016 at 9:55 AM CDT
Mrs. Cookie Hauser with the Louisiana Beef Industry shares her recipe for deep dish pizza.

Seafood Quiche

Updated: Jul. 2, 2015 at 4:53 AM CDT
A great way to add a touch of Southwest Louisiana to an old party favorite

Sunrise Sausage Bread

Updated: Mar. 2, 2015 at 1:25 AM CST
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By Ben Terry
A special breakfast recipe from Meteorologist Ben Terry...

Ben's Red, White and Blue Bratwursts

Updated: Jul. 4, 2014 at 9:56 AM CDT
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By Ben Terry
1 pkg. smoked bratwursts 1 red bell pepper 1 white onion2 Tablespoons Butter large hotdog buns or sandwich rolls blue corn tortillas Sauté onions and peppers in butter along with bratwursts until tender.Place on bun with condiments of your choice.Serve with the blue corn tortillas for a patrioticlook.

Darrell's Corn & Crab Bisque

Updated: Jun. 12, 2014 at 8:27 PM CDT
George Paret and Debbie Reed with the Lake Charles Symphony served up a corn and crab bisque on 7 News Sunrise.

Lemon Raspberry Bars

Updated: Jul. 16, 2010 at 6:50 AM CDT
Here is the recipe for the Lemon Rasberry Bars that were prepared by Mary Keller on Midday on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.

Marty Briggs' World Famous Pecan Pie

Updated: May. 22, 2009 at 10:15 AM CDT
People in Southwest Louisiana have been enjoying this recipe for the past 13 years.  Feel free to share it with everyone you know!

Taco Rice Salad

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 6:03 PM CDT
Are you looking for a satisfying, light dinner?

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 5:53 PM CDT
Melt Away Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Shrimp Curry

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 5:34 PM CDT
Shrimp Curry you might want to try at home.

Pumpkinwitches; Just in time for Halloween

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 4:17 PM CDT
A sweet treat for the little ghouls and goblins in your life.

Yogurt Dressing for Fruit

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 3:03 PM CDT
From Diane Trim of Lake Charles

Yummy Fruit Salad

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 3:03 PM CDT
From Cassie Thompson of DeRidder

World's Best Potato Soup

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 3:01 PM CDT
From Suzanne McFatter of Grand Lake

Vidalia Onion Salad

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:45 PM CDT
From Jefferd Fruge of Lake Charles

Ultimate Banana Bread

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:34 PM CDT
From Candy Partridge of Lake Charles

Turtle Candy

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:32 PM CDT
From Dana Marshall of Jennings

Turtle Cake

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:32 PM CDT
From Karen Elliott of Patterson

Turtle Cake

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:30 PM CDT
From Karen Elliott of Patterson

Turkey in Onion/Mushroom Cream Sauce

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:30 PM CDT
From Thomas Avant of DeRidder

Triple Chip Cheesecake

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:28 PM CDT
From Gail Vincent of Lake Charles

Theresa Schmidt--Broccoli Salad

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:18 PM CDT
Theresa's Sister's Recipe

The Real Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:16 PM CDT
From Allison Romine Savoy of Lake Charles

Theresa Schmidt--Bacon Corn

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:16 PM CDT
If it has bacon in it, you know it's good

Texas Caviar

Updated: Jul. 15, 2005 at 2:10 PM CDT
From Suzanne Heath of Sulphur
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