Bagelicious™! Yep, I am at it again, I have become hooked on Einstein Bros. Bagels. Well, I can’t just eat a bagel by itself people, I need something more added to it. I went and picked up more bagels and some Darn Good cream cheese from Einstein Bros. Bagels today, as I have done for…
Steak Fajita Sandwich with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Peppers
You already know after yesterdays BYOB, about my move, and the need to cook food this week that is quick, fast, and doesn’t require the use of all my packed pots? Steak Fajita Sandwich is going to be the perfect solution. I purchased some thin sirloin steaks, and marinated them in olive oil, Mexican…
Bagels with Hot Links, Bacon, Egg and Cheese
(BYOB) BUILD YOUR OWN BAGEL! I just moved across the country, it feels like I just moved across the world! I am tired, drained, hungry, sleep deprived, did I mention hungry. I needed to cook a breakfast for my family that did not require me to pull out my big guns! That’s my pots and…
Creole Shrimp and Cheese Grits with Andouille Sausage
There’s nothing as Southern as shrimp and grits. My Creole Shrimp and Cheese Grits with Andouille Sausage is as Southern as you can get! I love this dish so much and it’s really a quick eat. You can make shrimp and grits, chicken and grits, but my favorite is andouille sausage and grits. If you…
Top Sandwiches Contessa Favorites
Sandwich Love….! Today I decided to do a recap on one of my favorite things….Sandwiches! For those of you who follow my blog, you are aware that I LOVE sandwiches. I am re-listing my all time favorites Top Sandwiches. Sandwich Number 1-Blackened Fish Po Boy with Bacon. Bacon, well, enough said…Whitefish, seasoned very well, topped…
Chipotle Fish Tacos
Today is a wonderful day, why not fix some of my favorite EATS? Fish Tacos is my favorite way to eat tacos, and I make the best Chipotle batter around. Yes, I said around, because it’s smokey, spicy and hits all the right notes, food notes, that is. Now the key to taking these Chipotle…
Breakfast Sandwich Bacon Egg Cheese and Ham
If you had a long week, or very long weekend, this is the perfect sandwich to help perk you up, or down, maybe! I promise you, after you eat this Texas Size Breakfast Sandwich with Bacon Egg Cheese and Ham you’re going to need one of two things, a nap, and/or, a nap! Start with…
Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gouda and Bacon
Smokey, Creamy, Cheesy, Goodness! I needed to make dip, not for any particular reason, but just because I love dip and try to make dip at least once a week. Today, I had spinach I needed to eat and bacon, well bacon, I wanted to eat. I love artichokes and always keep them in…
Creole Pan Fried Fish with Roasted Veggies
Simple Eats! Who ever said, quick and simple, didn’t equal delicious, has never tried my quick Creole Pan Fried Fish. Today was very hectic and I needed to cook something that was not only quick, but pretty healthy if you can get past the butter. Which, I might add, can all be substituted, for extra…
Island Delight Almond Cakes
Sweet Delight! With Easter just around the corner, I needed to create a truly delicious desert. My Island Delight Almond Cakes is the perfect holiday dessert. I made a bunch of mini cakes for my mom and aunt, and I created a bundt version for myself. It is very important that your ingredients are room…
The Real Mexican Pizza
¡Muy bien! We have all been there, well, at least once. We’re in a rush to eat, no time to cook, so we say, hey, I’ll just stop by the drive through and pick up dinner. Yep, I knew it was not just me who is guilty of doing that sometimes. Well, with rushing, comes…
Creole Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato Crunch
Growing up Sloppy Joes was something I was not going to eat! First, I refused to eat anything that was coming out of a can, especially a sauce. Yep, even as a kid I was a picky eater. The funny part is Baby Girl is the same way. When she was little, I tried…
Chocolate Caramel Apples with Nuts
Just YUM! Who doesn’t love a nice caramel apple? And who doesn’t love Chocolate? Well, put those two together and you have, Just Yum! With the holidays fast approaching I decided to make some chocolate caramel apples to greet the season, and my belly. Notice the lack of pictures I took, because the recipe is…
Creole Fried Fish Sandwich with Quick Slaw
Today was a long, long day. I need more hours today, I am sure you have all been there. Because I was so pressed for time, I needed to make lunch that was quick, simple, and full of flavor. I am never to busy for flavor! I rinsed my fish, patted it dry, placed it…
Carne Guisada with Beef and Potato
Mexican Goodness! Growing up in California I have been exposed to some of the best Mexican food around, short of Mexico of course. I have been to Mexico many times and the food is delicious! I’ve also eaten some of the best Carne Guisada you’ve ever taste! When I was a little girl my cousin…
Hot Wing Pork Chops with Spicy Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
I can’t tell a lie. I should have posted this a long time ago. Every time I’ve made my Hot Wing Pork Chops Sandwich, I’ve eaten it before I even had time to take pictures. Yes, it’s that good, and yes, I like food a lot, if you haven’t already noticed! I don’t know anyone…
Roasted Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage and Bacon
Love Taytos! Not those Taytos my Irish friends, OK, yes those Taytos too. I told you I love all food, so yes, I have had many a bag of Taytos. If you never had a crispy Tayto chip from Ireland, salt and vinegar and cheese and onion are my favorite, they are so delicious, I…
Sausage Burgers with Spicy Thousand Island Dressing
Juicy, Messy, BIG! Well you all know who Big Goo is by now. If you’ve been following my blog, I speak about Big Goo all the time. He’s my meat-loving, veggie-hiding, Sausage Burgers eating hubby of 20 years. I wanted to do something really nice for Big Goo after our “issues” the other day with…
California Club Sandwich with Greek Chicken and Feta Mayonnaise
Sandwich FEAST! Attention sandwich lovers around the WORLD! I just made one of the best California Club Sandwich, ever! OK, first off, I started with marinated Greek chicken breast. I let my chicken marinate overnight, but you can get away with marinating it for about an hour. Secondly, I used an abundance of fresh veggies,…
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Andouille Sausage
Today I am making Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Andouille Sausage but let me give you a little background info before we began. OK, here we go. I sent my sous-chef, (aka) Big Goo to the store and told him to make sure to bring back veggies. Well I already told you about Big Goo…
