Bananas Foster Macaron are a party in your mouth! With banana shells and salted caramel with rum in the buttercream, these macaron taste just like Mardi Gras. I have never been to New Orleans. And, obviously, I’ve never been to Mardi Gras or any Mardi Gras parties. No, I’m not kidding. I’ve never been to a Mardi Gras anything. My parents, on the other hand, have been to New Orleans plenty of times. Way before all the Mardi Gras and Cajun spice nonsense hit the shelves. Our … [Read more...]
Overnight Muffaletta Sandwich
This is a muffaletta you could easy make for a crowd or a picnic. Overnight Muffaletta Sandwich is quick to make but tastes oh so delicious! Laissez les bons temps rouler!! … [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. … [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...]
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...]
Creamy Jambalaya Pasta
So, this is almost a full week of Pinterest recipes. The creative bug will not strike until maybe this weekend with the chocolate cheesecake recipe I'll whip up. Now, it's just a week of trying other people's recipes. Tonight, it's Creamy Jambalaya Pasta from Plain Chicken. Now, remember, I'm still trying to keep my fat intake down...and well the rest of my calories down. So, all of these recipes have been altered to be low fat. I mean...I need to do something before my … [Read more...]