I love samosas!!!! Who doesn’t love a hot, crunchy, spicy, packet of pure food joy? Samosas are Indian crunch pockets, at least that’s what I call them. I usually make samosas with potato and peas, yes, vegetarian. Here is a link for my veggie samosas on my other blog. I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned…
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Tandoori Chicken Salad Sandwich
I love Indian food and as of late I’ve been collecting Indian spices to experiment with different flavor profiles. One of my favorite Indian dishes is Tandoori Chicken and I knew that would be the perfect dish to turn into one of my other favorite foods, chicken salad! Because Indian food is so flavorful, once…
Grilled Steak Pizza with Spicy Roasted Garlic Chimichurri Sauce
I’ve been on a mini vacation and I have taken this time to eat some of the best food Las Vegas has to offer. I will be sharing a few of these delicious meals I’ve experienced over the next week, all recreated my way! Today I start off with my Grilled Steak Pizza with Spicy…
Steak House Dinner with Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Loaded Stuffed Baked Potato, Garlic Cheese Bread, and Chopped Salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
It’s Steakhouse dinner time! Most people I know love a good steak, that’s been marinated and perfectly grilled to perfection. I wanted to recreate my favorite steakhouse dinner and include all the fixings that make eating at a steakhouse one of my favorite meals. Rule number 1 is to purchase great steaks. My favorite is…
Baked Creole Muffuletta Sandwich
It’s sandwich eating time up in here! O.K. here’s the run down on what’s happening in my house. Big Goo’s on vacation, and since he’s king of sandwiches I decided to make him a big ole sandwich to snack on for a couple of days. Normally, Big Goo sandwiches consist of roasted turkey and cheese…
Cheesy Green Chili Sausage Gravy with Biscuits
It’s Biscuit and Gravy time! I must say, I am not a big breakfast person, but I do love brunch! The reason brunch is my favorite time of day is because it’s breakfast and lunch together, which means, I am getting closer to dinner. Yes, I know my reasoning behind brunch may be flawed but…
Grilled Greek Chicken, Family Style with Feta Tzatziki Sauce
I must first start off by saying, I did not prepare this dish. I only took the pictures, and that’s because my daughter, the real master behind this dish was way too busy eating to plate the food or even think of taking a picture. I just purchased a new George Foreman Outdoor Grill because…
Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese
Don’t forget, April is National Grilled Cheese Month and I’ve created another one of my favorites! Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese is a flavor explosion. Of course, I didn’t stop with just one cheese, I had to include sharp cheddar cheese as well. First, purchase a bunch of baby bell peppers. I got…
Bacon Egg and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
It’s National Grilled Cheese Month and it’s time to CELEBRATE!!!!! I love grilled cheese sandwiches, and I will be sharing all my favorites with you this month. Starting off with my World Famous Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Yes, it’s delicious and cheesy! First, fry up plenty of bacon. Don’t forget to save…
Fried Bologna and Cheese Sandwich
People, you have not lived until you’ve eaten a Fried Bologna and Cheese Sandwich! Here’s a little background on this sandwich. This is a family favorite, my mother made this for me when I was a kid and I make it for my daughter. Well, actually my daughter makes it for me now, she’s a…
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!…
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…
Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Yes, I know it’s not Slow Cooker Sunday. Remember all the computer issues I had this pass weekend, well I solved them all! Yep, all those pictures I had stuck in my camera have now been uploaded and ready to share. Therefore, Slow Cooker Sunday will be Slow Cooker Tuesday, this week only! My Slow…
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
I really need to find the appropriate words to describe this dish! I’ve decided my words for the day are…magically delicious! My Sausage Gravy and Biscuits will turn you into a believer. First, let’s talk about Callie’s Cheese and Chive Biscuits. When the wonderful people at Callie’s Charleston Biscuits reached out to me to try…
Cornbread Muffins from Famous Dave’s Copycat
It’s Copycat Friday and boy do I have the perfect Cornbread Muffins from Famous Dave’s Copycat recipe for you! Famous Dave’s, let me explain people…this is the best barbeque hut, yes…hut, I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating at! And this is saying a lot, because Big Goo makes some of the best ribs in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Slow Cooker Pastrami Sandwich
Slow Cooker Sunday! I am so excited about today’s post! First off, I love a hot sandwich, especially when it’s filled with lots of cheese, pickles, and spicy mustard. My Slow Cooker Pastrami Sandwich is so good! Secondly, I love a juicy sandwich, and that’s what you get with my Slow Cooker Pastrami Sandwiches. I…
