It’s 42 degrees in the desert today. I wanted to create a meal that would make me feel all warm and cozy and meatloaf is just that dish! I love Cajun Meatloaf and I especially love it when it’s moist, juicy, and spicy. Comfort food at it’s best, served with a side of creamy mash…
Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
Big Goo is under the weather and I haven’t slept in almost 24 hours. I decided to make Big Goo this soup at 3 a.m. in the morning. Yes…I should’ve been sleep, but Big Goo just wasn’t going to allow that to happen. Some men, can’t handle a cold, just saying…lol! Well, my Chicken Noodle…
Slow Cooker Yucatan Chicken
Slow Cooker Sunday! I have so much love and respect for my slow cooker…yes, I said love and respect. As I previously informed you during slow cooker week, my slow cooker was only used to keep my collard greens warm during the holidays. I’ve been reformed! I am so in love with my slow cooker,…
Chicken and Buttermilk Waffles with Pecans
When the wonderful people at Schermer’s Pecans reached out to me to bless me with their wonderful pecans for recipe development, the first thing came to my mind…Chicken and Buttermilk Waffles with Pecans! Who doesn’t love fried chicken, and who doesn’t love hot buttermilk waffles? I have yet to meet a person who would ever…
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…
Chicken Enchilada with Chili Gravy
It’s almost Turkey Day and I’ve been so pressed for time this week I needed to create a quick lunch for Big Goo and I. If it’s Mexican food, it’s always Big Goo approved! My Chicken Enchilada with Chili Gravy are really delicious! Chili gravy is a Tex-Mex sorta thang…it’s thick, unlike traditional enchilada…
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
It’s the last day of Countdown to Turkey Day and it’s all about the sweet treats! Not only do I have these wonderful Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies, I also have the New! Crock-Pot® Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ Stirring System Giveaway (entry below). Plus a discount on the Heirloom Cookie Sheets (enter code CRENOV13 till…
Cheesy Corn Casserole with Callies Pimento Cheese and Bacon
Countdown to Turkey Day! Yes people…it’s still countdown to Turkey Day! Today I present to you another delicious side for your Thanksgiving Festivities…my Cheesy Corn Casserole with you guessed it…BACON! Before we get to the cooking first I must tell you about the Pimento Cheese Spread. The wonderful people at Callie’s Charleston Biscuits was ever…
Creole Cornbread Stuffing with Andouille Sausage
Countdown to Turkey Day! I must start off by telling you how excited I am about today’s post. First, I created some moist, delicious stuffing that’s been kicked up with the addition of Andouille Sausage. Secondly, my choice for best smiling food blogger, and my foodie friend Ashley at Center Cut Cook is bringing over…
Pecan Praline Candied Yams
Countdown to Turkey Day! Turkey Day is almost here and I am still doing the countdown people! Today, I am sharing with you two of my favorite foods, Candied Yams and Pecan Pralines…now add these two tasty things together and you have a mouthwatering, delicious side for your Thanksgiving table. Don’t forget my foodie friends…
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Ground Turkey and Tomato Cream Sauce
Countdown to Turkey Day! It’s still Countdown to Turkey Day and my foodie friends and I are still creating some wonderful Turkey Day Eats! My goal today was to create a dish that could be prepared a day in advance, refrigerated, then cooked Thanksgiving Day. I accomplished this and more with my Turkey Stuffed Cabbage…
Broccoli and Brussel Sprout Casserole with Cheese
Countdown to Turkey Day! It’s Countdown to Turkey Day Week and I am so excited! I get to create extra savory comfort foods and not think twice about it! My Broccoli and Brussel Sprout Casserole with Cheese is so good and savory, there are no words! O.K. I know I was already doing this the…
Sweet Potato Pie
Countdown to Turkey Day! It’s almost Turkey Day and I am so excited to have created a wonderful Sweet Potato Pie for the occasion! I also will be featuring some of my foodie friends favorite Turkey Day eats with links to their wonderful recipes below! I love pie, I love all kinds of pie…apple, peach,…
Strawberry Lemon Pudding Cake
Happy Anniversary! Hello everyone, today is a big day…it’s the 1 year anniversary of the Creole Contessa blog and my Strawberry Lemon Pudding Cake is perfect for the festivities! As I reflect over the last year, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ve had the best time of my life this past year. All the…
Slow Cooker Sticky Ribs
It’s Day 5 of Slow Cooker Week, and although it’s the last day of Slow Cooker Week, it’s not the last time I will use my slow cooker! I’ve realized over the past week that you can actually create a great meal using a slow cooker. I mean a really excellent meal! The important tips…
Two Meat Chili in the Slow Cooker
Day 4 of Slow Cooker Week and I am having a blast! Today, things are about to get spicy with my Two Meat Chili in the Slow Cooker! I wanted to make sure this chili had all kinds of texture and this was accomplished with the use of ground turkey and pulled pork…yes…pulled pork! I sauteed…
Smothered Chicken with Mushroom Gravy Slow Cooker
It’s Day 3 of Slow Cooker Week and I will admit, I was leery about using my slow cooker to cook a whole meal. I’ve owned a slow cooker for as long as I can remember but I’ve only used it to keep my collard greens warm during the Holidays. A few of my foodie…
Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Chicken Wings
It’s Day 2 of Slow Cooker Week and I am excited to present to you, my Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Chicken Wings. These wings are the perfect slow cooker appetizer for your next party. I took chicken drummettes and marinated them in a sweet and tangy sauce, that has pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar,…
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pork Roast
Hey, it’s a wonderful day people…it’s my Birthday! Yes, I am a Veterans Day gal and the best part about it…I don’t ever remember having to attend school on my big day! I want to give a special shout out to all the Veterans in the world and just say a special thank you to…
Buffalo Chicken Casserole Mexican Style
It’s a long weekend and I am so excited to be able to spend time with Baby Girl. It’s just me and her today and we decided to cook up something spicy, cheesy, and yummy! Buffalo Chicken Casserole Mexican Style is the perfect dish! I am not sure if I told you previously that Baby…
