Shrimp Étouffée takes just a little effort but is will worth it! The reward shrimp is a smooth and creamy broth and that thick and rich. … [Read more...]
Bayou Stir-Fry
Tender shrimp are sautéed with kielbasa and vegetables and served up like a stir-fry with a delicious sauce and fragrant rice. Bayou Stir-Fry has Cajun spice with a rich stir-fry style sauce. I love Cajun flavors. Seriously. We’ve been blackening since before blackening was a thing. We had a recipe for Cajun seasoning before it was popular. I’m talking, way before Emeril (LOVE HIM!), way before Paul Prudhomme, and WAY before Tony Chachere's. Honestly. This is all thanks to Dad’s many … [Read more...]
Cajun Kabobs
Cajun Kabobs are like Jambalaya on a stick! They're simply delicious with a nice kick of Cajun seasoning. Serve with yellow rice for a light, summer dinner. I told you I was on a kabob kick lately, right? I mean, I made Steak and Potato Kabobs, Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs, and Chicken Fajita Kabobs. All of this deliciousness was posted either the tail end of June and into July. It’s summer, right? Doesn’t that require lots of grilled dinners which means a few kabobs or two? I remember … [Read more...]
Muffaletta Grilled Cheese
With all the flavors of a traditional Muffaletta sandwich, this Muffaletta Grilled Cheese using Rumiano Cheese is a delicious and family friendly version of the New Orleans tradition 'wich. … [Read more...]
Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage
Simple turkey sausage is glammed up with this delicious and simple cream sauce. This Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage is perfect for any night of the week! … [Read more...]
Muffaletta Pasta Salad
Muffaletta Pasta Salad has all the flavors of a delicious muffelatta sandwich, but in a an delicious, picnic worthy and pot luck necessary pasta salad form. … [Read more...]
Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets
These beignets are definitely not traditional. Not only are they baked, but they are infused with amazing saffron flavor! Delicious Saffron Baked Beingets are perfect for any breakfast or brunch. … [Read more...]
Blackened Steaks
We have some semblance of "normal" back after this weekend. I am STILL sore from our hike. No, I haven't written that post on the other blog yet. I still have to write one before I write about the 21 A-mazing waterfalls we saw on our hike. We packed up and headed back on Sunday. There was no way in hell that I was going to be able to do this thing in reverse. Besides, I missed the girl and wanted to get home to pick her up from grandma and grandpas. This actually didn't happen until Monday. … [Read more...]