It’s that time of year again! Yes, the weather is warming up and I am preparing to throw my annual Gumbo Party! What’s a Gumbo Party? Well, a Gumbo Party is a party that I throw every year before it’s too hot to eat Gumbo. Because Gumbo can be heavy and spicy I really enjoy…
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Smoked Turkey Gumbo
Happy Holiday’s everyone! I know everyone is still full from yesterday’s feast, but you have to find something to do with that leftover turkey! I decided to take my leftover smoked turkey and turn it into…you got it, GUMBO! Yes, I know, you just finished eating all that food yesterday. Think about it, when you…
Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This authentic Louisiana Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is made with chicken, sausage, and smoked turkey all cooked in a delicious dark roux. Served with a side of hot cooked rice and potato salad if desired. Yes, I know it’s HOT outside, 110 degrees to be exact, but in my house it’s 65 degrees thanks…
Smokey Creole Gumbo with Hot Sauce
Background on my gumbo making, I have been making gumbo since I was about 17 years old. Let’s just say it’s been a couple of decades, and no I want tell you my age. I will just say I am way, way, way over 20 years old. I have been making gumbo roux since I…
Blueberry Lemonade
Before we dive into today’s recipe on this beautiful Sunday morning I need to give ya’ a little backstory on this Blueberry Lemonade. First, my daughter Summer suggested I use raspberries instead of blueberries. Her argument was that blueberries belong in cakes or muffins only. I suggested she try it before coming to such outrageous…
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Fricassee
Today I made one of my, what I would call quick sauces. Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Fricassee is one of those dishes I can put together in about thirty minutes. The sauce is so delicious it will have you thinking it’s been cooking all day. This is one of those dishes I grew up eating….
Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole
I’m super excited about today’s recipe! Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole is my daughter’s all-time favorite soup. Yes, I know it’s like 90 degrees in this Las Vegas desert and YES it’s too hot for soup but that’s like saying you can only eat GUMBO in the wintertime…that’s blasphemous! Crank up your air conditioner and eat…
Muffuletta Cheese Bread
With Mardi Gras fast approaching, I’ve really been in a New Orleans state of mind! From the Gumbo to the Beignets, I can’t get the food out of my mind. This leads me to my all time favorite, Muffuletta Cheese Bread. This is not just any ordinary cheese bread. And believe me, I love cheese…
Top Recipes 2014
Happy New Years! I am so excited about 2015 and can’t wait to start sharing all my new delicious recipe creations. Before we start with the new recipes I wanted to recap my Top Recipes 2014. Thank you for making 2014 such a success! 1. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich-Highly flavored slow cooked beef with…
Turkey Hash
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving? Now that we’ve gotten through our first big holiday, let the shopping begin! Yes, my mind always goes to shopping first. But before we start shopping, we must eat. My Leftover Turkey Hash is the perfect dish to make with all that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! I smoked…
Creole Mardi Gras Recipes
It’s Mardi Gras time!!!!! You know what that means? Good food, fun, and festivities! Everyone’s in search of Creole Mardi Gras Recipes and I have a list of my favorites! Rather you’re looking for gumbo, jambalaya, fried fish, mac and cheese are cheese bread, I have a recipe just for you. One doesn’t have to…
Tropical Acai Bowl Recipe with Sambazon
O.K. folks, the superbowl is over and I am so happy! I ate so much gumbo, enchiladas, dip, and anything else I could get my hands on last night, today is the perfect day to get back on track with a healthy Tropical Acai Bowl recipe. The wonderful people at Sambazon was generous enough to…
Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Fries
It’s Slow Cooker Sunday folks! Yes…my favorite day of the week! I look forward to the opportunity to share with you each week a new slow cooker recipe. Oh, don’t forget I have a KitchenAid giveaway (entry below). Today, I present Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Fries…and NO…the fries are NOT going in the Crock-Pot…
Creole Contessa Recipes Top Eats of 2013
Creole Contessa Recipes Top Eats of 2013. Yes folks I have included my personal favorite recipes in one delicious section. Look no further than below and click a link to take a tour of food goodness! Also, while you’re checking out my top picks for 2013, don’t forget to enter the Kyvan foods giveaway (entry…
Fish and Grits
It’s a beautiful Sunday and although I just finished chopping up everything for a gumbo, I decided to make this quick fish and grits for breakfast…yes…breakfast people…lol! The key to great grits is…well…great grits…and every since I was introduced to these grits by the wonderful people at Carolina Creole…I’ve been hooked! Click the link for…
Smothered Chicken and Shrimp with Sausage and Okra
Hey everyone, guess what, it’s Days 2 of Cajun Week, and Peter from Feed Your Soul Too and I are just getting warmed up! I decided to create some real southern comfort food today with my Smothered Chicken and Shrimp with Sausage and Okra. This is the perfect dish to warm the soul. Also make…
Pot Roast Chili Pie
It’s about to rain in the desert, and that means it’s comfort food time! I always keep a beautiful pot roast in the freezer, waiting for cool weather. I was going to make gumbo today, but instead decided that Chili pie would work for my food cravings as well! I love making chili and this…
Lemon Glazed Southern Tea Cakes
After eating my wonderful Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, I wanted to create a light “snack.” I didn’t want anything overly sweet, but it needed to satisfy my taste buds. My delicious Lemon Glazed Southern Tea Cakes are the perfect snack! I love teacakes, and if you’re wondering where is the tea? It’s not in…
Creole Hush Puppies with Jalapenos
Shhh….!! Hush Puppies are as southern as fried fish and gumbo. I have yet to meet a southerner who does not have a hush puppies recipe, usually passed down from generations. You can make Creole hush puppies a variety of ways, spicy and more spicy, or sweet with a only a tad bit of heat….
Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas with Elote Salsa
Just like I have an arsenal of macaroni and cheese, gumbo, tacos, and burritos recipes, I also have a wide range of enchilada recipes. Today I am taking two, actually three of my favorite Mexican recipes and combining them into one. That would be chili verde, chiptole chicken and elotes. YUM! All that is missing…
