Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and the brisket is being cooked by the boatload! But, after the parties ends and the guest leave, what are you going to do with all that leftover brisket? I say, bring on the cheese, potatoes, and jalapenos! My Cheesy Jalapeno Slow Cooker Brisket Fries are perfect for…
Appetizers
Cheesy Chicken Bread in a Basket
. It’s a beautiful Sunday and I wanted to create a simple, cheesy, treat for my family. We’re headed off to the park and what better to pack in the picnic basket then some Cheesy Chicken Bread in a Basket. Wrap the finished bread in foil, and it will remain the perfect temperature for eating!…
Greek Chicken Pizza Grilled on Naan Bread
I really have no words for this pizza…o.k., YUM! That’s how I will summarize this cheesy, Greeky (new word) Goodness! I’ve never meet anyone who doesn’t love pizza. If you’re out there, word to the wise…you’re missing out on the foodie life! Now take traditional pizza and place those ingredients on top of Naan bread…food…
Blue Cheese Bacon Fries
I have the perfect gourmet football food for you! Yes, we have wings, and dips and all that good stuff…but, some of use like to take things to another level. My gourmet Blue Cheese Bacon Fries is perfect for the gourmet foodie lover. I was on Pinterest today and saw a pin from my foodie…
Carne Asada Nachos
It’s Superbowl time and that’s cause for a celebration! Today, it’s all about the cheese and grilled meat, both requirements for any Superbowl party! I took flank steak, marinated it in lemon, lime, and orange juice. Took a bunch of spices, rubbed it into the meat and refrigerated it for about 4 hours. Remove the…
Super Bowl Chicken Wings
I’ve been working on my Superbowl menu the last couple of weeks. I like to add new food items every year. I also like to make sure I am prepared with plenty of food…! My Super Bowl Chicken Wings are delicious. Don’t forget I also posted my Top Superbowl Party Dips a couple of days…
Super Bowl Party Dips!!!
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!! It’s that time again people…Dip TIME! I need to keep things real simple today, let’s just focus on the task at hand, making great dip! I’ve listed my top 9 Super Bowl Party Dips to keep your party guest happy! Yes…the game is important, but nothing is more important…
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…
Sesame Chicken Egg Rolls and a KitchenAid Giveaway
I am going through an Asian food phase if you haven’t noticed. I think I’ve cooked Asian food at least 5 times a week in the past month! I often go through phases in my cooking, sometimes I can’t stop cooking Italian food, and then Greek, and don’t forget Mexican…it happens in waves people…lol. I…
Jalapeno Garlic Cheese Bread
I am so happy the weekend has finally arrived! All week I’ve been helping my Baby Girl get ready for her midterms. She refuses to understand the importance of being organized and prepared in advanced. I keep warning her that when she goes off to college, I will not be able to sit in class…
Oven Baked Frito Chili Pie
After making that Spicy Thai Chicken Curry yesterday, you would think one would cut back on the spice today! But why would I do that…I love spice and it keeps things very interesting because you never know how hot something truly is until you taste it! That curry by the way, you’ve been warned. My…
Sweet and Savory Sloppy Joes and a Kyvan Foods Giveaway!
It’s Sloppy Joe time people! And don’t forget to enter the Kyvan Foods Giveaway (entry below). My Sweet and Savory Sloppy Joes are beyond delicious! I love Sloppy Joes, who doesn’t, and I am not talking about those sandwiches we grew up eating in the school cafeteria that tasted like sugar and tomato sauce. No…
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…
Baked Asian Sesame Chicken Wings
We’re fast approaching the end of the Slap Ya Mama Giveaway (entry below), don’t forget to enter! I love appetizers and my Baked Asian Sesame Chicken Wings are not only delicious, it’s the perfect holiday snack! The dish goes together in minutes and baking them takes all the mess out of having to fry them….
Slow Cooker Hot Wings
Slow Cooker Sunday! Slow Cooker Hot Wings are one of those dishes that is so simple, it’s hard to believe the amount of flavor that these wings produce. Not only did I utilize 3 hot sauces…yes, 3…I also slathered these wings in Slap Ya Mama spicy seasoning….which you can win by the way, if you…
French Bread Pizza with Chunky Sauce
My Baby Girl requested that I make her 12 French bread pizzas for school. I am not sure why she needs 12, but that’s what she requested so I better start cooking. This pizza goes together so quickly, especially if you’re like me and always have frozen spaghetti sauce ready to go! If I am…
Chicken Flautas with Bacon Guacamole
Flautas are rolled flour tortillas stuffed with whatever you like! My Chicken Flautas with Bacon Guacamole will become your new favorite snack! In the past I’ve stuffed flautas them with cheese, beans and cheese, jalapenos and cheese, sweetened cream cheese, and any other leftover food I could find. You can make flautas sweet or savory,…
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…
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…
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,…
