Fiesta! I am so excited, it’s Day 1 of Casserole Week with Creole Contessa! I love casseroles because you can take the simplest of ingredients, and turn them into to food magic! I decided to make my Rustic Tamale Pie, because it’s a family favorite and I just love all things Mexican. We start off…
Roasted Panzanella Salad with Creole Croutons
Bites of JOY! Day 4 of Eating Light with Creole Contessa, I have for you, Roasted Panzanella Salad with Creole Croutons. Panzanella salad is an Italian salad, made with day old crusty bread and coated in a wonderful vinaigrette. I kicked up my Panzanella by roasting the vegetables and using Creole croutons. I started by…
Roasted Shrimp with Jalapenos Mango and Linguine
Sweet and Spicy! It’s Day 3 of Eating Light with Creole Contessa, and I am so excited to share this wonderful recipe! I wanted to create a dish that was not only healthy, but it needed to be quick to prepare, my Roasted Shrimp with Jalapenos Mango and Linguine is a winner! The key to…
Smoked Chicken Salad with World Peas
Give Peas a Chance! It’s Day 2 of Eating Light with Creole Contessa! I am excited because I have a big love of salads. Today’s salad is inspired by peas! My Smoked Chicken Salad with World Peas is delicious! The wonderful people at World Peas sent me every flavor of their wonderful all natural peas….
Triple Berry Smoothie
Berry…Berry…BerryLicious! Hello everyone, it’s day 1, of Eating Light with Creole Contessa. I decided to start off this week with my favorite beverage ever! It’s my Triple Berry Smoothie which includes the nutritional supplement Ensure®! Because Ensure®is a source of complete balanced nutrition, I added extra frozen berries to replace ice cubes in my smoothie….
Sriracha Fish Sticks
Spicy, Crispy, Good! Who doesn’t love a nice, spicy, crispy, fish stick? I am not talking about “fish sticks” you find in the frozen section in the grocery store, that often doesn’t resemble fish at all. I am talking about fresh fish sticks, that are made of all fish, marinated in a sriracha seasoning blend,…
Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Hello People…it’s with great humbleness, I present to you, Shrimp Mac and Cheese. Just kidding! This Shrimp Mac and Cheese is, da bomb! Yes, I promise you when you make it, you want ever, I mean ever want to make another mac and cheese recipe again! Let me take a moment to explain what I…
Hot Wing Chicken Bites
I can’t even figure out how to describe these chicken nuggets…just plain, bangin’ bites, is what I came up with! I am so excited to share this recipe with everyone, I promise you, this will be a big hit with your family, as it is with mine. It’s day 4, and I am still having…
Toasted Coconut Frozen Yogurt with Pineapple
Sweet Treat! It’s Day 3, and I am so lucky to still be cooking with Chobani! My Toasted Coconut Frozen Yogurt with Pineapple is the recipe of the day! The great people at Chobani sent me some wonderful yogurt, and I’ve been having a good time creating new recipes that include one of my…
Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes
Fluffy Goodness! It’s day 2, and I am cooking with Chobani! Yesterday I created my Greek Bacon and Cheese Onion Dip which was a big hit, thanks to the wonderful people at Chobani, who provided me with plenty of wonderful Greek yogurt, to create some new recipes. My Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes are delicious. Who doesn’t…
Bacon Cheese and Onion Dip Greek Style
Creamy Deliciousness! I know there’s no need to describe my love of dip to anyone who follows this blog…so I want. I am getting straight to the point. This Bacon Cheese and Onion Dip is da bomb! Yes, first off, I always make dip, yes I do…at least once a week. But when the wonderful…
Chicken Katsu with Jalapenos
If you can’t handle the heat, I really don’t know what to tell ya! This dish is HOT! I told you about my visit to L and L and the world famous Chicken Katsu. Well, the only reason I go to restaurants is for cooking motivation. I always think I can do it better…lol…yep, that’s…
Hot Wing Dip
It’s dip time people! My Hot Wing Dip is delicious! Yep, I am on a dip craze again. I could eat dip for breakfast, lunch, and dinner y’all! When it’s time to create new dip recipes, I always look at what I cooked for dinner, and turn it into a dip. My hot wings are…
Jalapeno Shrimp with Lime Thai Style
I love spicy food, I am sure anyone who follows me, is aware of this little fact. I’ve just been exposed to my new favorite spicy treat. It’s Jalapeno Oil….people, believe me when I tell you, this Jalapeno Oil by Pastamore Gourmet Foods, gives my Jalapeno Shrimp with Lime a nice spicy kick. The wonderful people…
Bacon Chicken Salad Sandwich with Pecans
I love a nice creamy chicken salad sandwich. I decided to take my traditional chicken salad and kick it up! My Bacon Chicken Salad Sandwich with Pecans is delicious! I started by roasting my chicken in a bunch of spices. BTW, you can easily substitute turkey for the chicken or even ham. Next, I baked…
Roasted Chicken Tacos
Must LUV Tacos! In my family, you must LUV tacos! Let me explain the taco luv happening in my family. I must make tacos at least once or twice a week. If I decide to wait a couple of weeks, the family goes a little taco crazy. Big Goo is the ring leader in the…
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Pretzels with Chicken
Spicy, Buttery, Goodness! I love spicy food, I love spicy food, I love spicy food! Yes, it deserves three praises…lol…but really I do love spicy food. When I say spicy, I mean spicy in two ways. I want it flavored with lots of great spices but I also want some heat. My Jalapeno Popper Stuffed…
Fried Chicken Pasta Salad
For the BOYS! This has been one crazy week. Since relocating back to the west coast, let’s just say we haven’t been short on visitors. Being that I am the favorite aunt…lol…don’t tell my other sisters, a few of my nephews came to visit me for a few weeks. We’re talking about big, teen boys…
Mango Ginger Green Tea Iced
Refreshing! Refreshing, with a little spice is how I would describe this Mango Ginger Green Tea. I love tea, and I must admit, it’s a little addiction I have. I collect teas, and me and my Baby Girl have these little tea parties. We always make a nice cup of tea and little sandwiches and…
Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto
Cover Story! I cooked the cover, southern style! Today, I am joining the cult following, of cooking the cover with bon appetit magazine. For the month of June, cook the cover goes to…drum roll please… Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto. As everyone already knows, it’s impossible for me to stick to any recipe. I decided my…
