It all started with my Momma's gumbo recipe!
Pimento cheese, that southern caviar spread, is delicious in its classic form and even more so with added ingredients. Just a few simple add-ins of cream cheese, pecans, jalapenos, and seasonings can take this quintessential pate’ to the next level of flavor!
High temperatures and humidity call for cool desserts like the classic mandarin orange cake. This version is full of flavor with an added taste of coconut to the creamy pineapple filling. It keeps well in the refrigerator for an easy make-ahead treat. So suitable for…
There are two ways to make Shrimp Stew With Eggs. One is to boil the eggs and add them to the stew’s gravy, but recently I’ve discovered another way that I think I might like better. It starts with a rich roux then ends with…
A little help to get you to your weight loss goal is in this luscious Keto Lemon Berry Dessert. It’s full of flavor, with no sugar added, and has a delightful creamy filling. Serve it to your whole household. It’ll get eaten and not just…
In this recipe for Marinated Hot Dogs, we’ll turn up the volume of flavor on an already popular food. The marinade is simply a few well-known sauces and some Cajun seasoning. I’ll also show you a helpful way to warm up those buns. All this…
It’s chicken salad season! . . . well, not officially, but summer is the time for craving something cold and light with protein for satisfying on-the-go appetites. This Chicken Salad recipe is basic, but not bland, with lots of optional ingredients to suit your taste.…
This Cheesy Greek Bread gives a bite of luscious, melted Mozzarella cheese flavored with garlic and mild green onion on crisp French bread. It makes a perfect snack, appetizer, or dinner bread to compliment any meal. This is a family favorite and easy to prepare!
Blueberries are in season and this Easy Blueberry Pot Pie is a breeze to prepare for a summer treat or any time. It’s made with fresh or frozen berries and topped with a flaky sweet dough pastry that possesses a hint of nutmeg. The taste…
Carrots may be for Easter, but this delicious Glazed Carrot Cake soaked in a buttermilk rum sauce and topped with a classic buttercream icing is definitely fit for any occasion. An occasion as sweet as Mother’s Day or any special day. I’ll tell you where…
We Cajuns like our rice and gravy the way our Momma’s serve it. With a dark gravy, really dark, over a pile of white rice is what I mean. And if every grain of rice is covered, then she’s really good at it!