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…
Breads
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…
Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Genoa Salami, Ham, and Cheese
When you know you have a busy day ahead, the best thing you could ever make is a casserole. Big Goo came home with a big container of croissants, and yes…just because he liked the way they smelled in the store. I am not sure what he expected me to do with all those croissants,…
Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich with Pancetta
Family Favorite! My family loves sandwiches. If it were up to them, they would eat sandwiches everyday. Because of their sandwich addiction, I have hundreds of sandwiches in my arsenal. I must be prepared at all times to create sandwich goodness in this house. My Roasted Tomato, Mozzarella Sandwich with Pancetta and Calabrese is one…
Egg McMuffin with Bacon and Turkey
Layers of Goodness! I really had a great morning, and not just because this sandwich was magically delicious! I I must admit I am not a big fan of breakfast, I am more of a brunch girl. I always try to figure out how to turn breakfast into brunch, and I hit a home run…
Creole Contessa Top 5 Cheezylicious Eats!
Hello Creole Contessa fans, welcome to my favorite cheezylicious eats! I have had the pleasure to share with you, some of my favorite recipes ever, and today, I am creating a list of Creole Contessa’s top 5 Cheezylicous Eats! Let the eating began! This my friends is #1: Hot, 7 Layer Bean Dip! Yes,…
Spicy Asian Sloppy Joes
I am on a big Asian cooking trip in my house! I am not sure why, but it’s something about the flavors of Asian food that I can’t stop craving. Yesterday, my Asian Sticky Chicken were so tasty, I decided to take those same flavors and turn them into a sloppy Joe. I told you…
BLT with Bacon Fried Egg and Pastrami
Day 4 of Sandwich Week! Can you believe it people, it’s Day 4 of Sandwich Week with Creole Contessa! It’s also your last day to enter the Easy Greasy giveaway (entry at the bottom of page). My brain is in full sandwich mode, and this BLT with Bacon Fried Egg and Pastrami…yes…with Fried Egg is…
Shrimp Banh Mi with Spicy Sriracha Mayo
Day 3 of Sandwich Week! It’s Day 3 of Sandwich Week people, and make sure you don’t forget to enter the Easy Greasy giveaway (entry at the bottom of page)! I am on a sandwich roll…lol…this week, and I have something extra special for all the seafood lovers. It’s my Shrimp Banh Mi, with…
Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich
Day 2 of Sandwich Week! It’s Day 2 of Sandwich Week with Creole Contessa, and I present to you, my Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich, with a spicy cheese sauce! Before we begin, don’t forget to enter the Easy Greasy giveaway (entry at the bottom of page). Back to the sandwich madness. I love a juicy,…
Italian Mozzarella Sandwich Melt with Pecan Pesto
Sandwich Week Day 1 It’s Day 1 of Sandwich Week with Creole Contessa, and not only do I plan on creating sandwich goodness all week, starting off with my Italian Mozzarella Sandwich Melt with Pecan Pesto, I also have another giveaway this week! photo provided by Easy Greasy The great people at Easy Greasy are…
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…
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…
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…
Lemon Glazed Southern Tea Cakes
After eating my wonderful Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, I wanted to create a light “snack.” I didn’t want anything overly sweet, but it needed to satisfy my taste buds. My delicious Lemon Glazed Southern Tea Cakes are the perfect snack! I love teacakes, and if you’re wondering where is the tea? It’s not in…
Tomato Tarts with Bacon and Cheese
Flaky Good Eats! I love a savory tart, actually I just love tarts, sweet or savory! When you take some crispy bacon, combine that with vine-ripen tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, you already have a winner on your hands. My Tomato Tart with Bacon and Cheese is the perfect flaky snack! I took my basic tart…
Top Burger Recipes to EAT!
It’s National Hamburger Day and that means I have to post my favorite top burger recipes and semi-burgers for all you burger lovers in the world! If you can’t find a burger to eat on this page then I just don’t know what to tell ya! Who doesn’t love a good burger and who doesn’t…
Confetti Cheese Dip
Dip TIME! My favorite time of the day is when I can eat a big bowl of hot, cheesy, dip! This dip is not only hot and cheesy but it’s just plain, dreamy. Yes, I said dreamy. After you eat it I promise you will dream about it! I started with a whole bunch of…
Italian Scallion Cheese Bread
Mama Mia! You all know the story, I love cheese, I love bread, I love food. But, yes, but, more than anything I love homemade Italian Cheese Bread. This bread is a winner, and you can’t beat the taste of fresh, cheesy, ooey (new word), gooey, hot bread, right out the oven! The key, fresh…
Mexican Grilled Cheese
It’s Real CHEESY! Yes people, I have done it again! My Mexican grilled cheese is the cheesiest, tastiest, did I say cheesiest grilled cheese I have EVER made! And yes, it’s meatless. But who cares, this is so good, you want even miss the meat. I went cheese shopping at a great Mexican grocery store…
