BreadTastic! I love bread, yep, I love bread a lot…I love bread so much, sometimes for dinner, I just eat bread, with some grapes, a little cheese spread, and a few slices of Genoa Salami…that’s it, and it’s my favorite quick food to eat. I went to the store yesterday and saw this bread, and…
Breads
California Club Sandwich with Greek Chicken and Feta Mayo
Part II! Yes, I know I posted my California Club Sandwich with Greek Chicken and Feta Mayo before. But, I decided to post it again because not only is it my favorite sandwich of all time, it’s being featured today in the Huffington Post, and I wanted to remind all my friends of the level…
Cajun Spoon Bread. Cajun Week Day 6
Cajun Week Day 6! Can you believe it, 5 days of Cajun goodness has already passed. Well, it’s day 6 and I’ve decided that I want to make one of my favorite side dishes, Cajun Spoon Bread! I love cornbread, but think of Cajun Spoon Bread as cornbread kicked up 100%. I start with vegetables…
Smothered Cabbage with Bacon Cajun Week Day 3!
Cajun Week Day 3! It’s already day 3 of Cajun Week and the food fun is just beginning. I am truly having a wonderful time eating, and creating some fun Cajun recipes. You already know how much I love a good meal, and this smothered cabbage is no different. First off, I will start by…
Creole Hush Puppies with Jalapenos
Shhh….!! Hush Puppies are as southern as fried fish and gumbo. I have yet to meet a southerner who does not have a hush puppies recipe, usually passed down from generations. You can make Creole hush puppies a variety of ways, spicy and more spicy, or sweet with a only a tad bit of heat….
Greek Chicken Sandwich Melt
OPA! I love the fresh flavors of Greek food, such as olive oil, oregano, feta cheese, lemon, thyme and I always add a little garlic. I have incorporated all these flavors and more, into my Greek Sandwich Melt. If you remember I made a Greek Chicken Club Sandwich, which was pure delicious! And in honor…
Chicken Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Shallots and Peppers
The Cheese, The Cheese! Yes, I am at it again! You all know how I feel about sandwiches, if you don’t, look through my blog and it will tell you the story. I love sandwiches and most of all I love a nice, cheesy, melty, spicy, smokey, grilled cheesy, yes, cheesy again sandwich. My Chicken…
Farmers Sandwich with Chorizo Sausage, Egg, Ham and Jalapeno Cream Cheese
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Meatball Sandwich
Remember a few days ago when I made my Creole Meatballs with Red Sauce? Well, I made those meatballs because I knew I had to make this meatball sandwich. This is one of my favorite sandwiches ever, how could it not be, it has all the qualities of a great meal. First, we start…
Veggie Gouda Melt
OK meat eaters, we have a problem. My baby girl decided yesterday that she is going “vegan,” again. Hopefully, my Veggie Gouda Melt will solve the problem. BTW, this is not the first time we have been through this and I am sure it want be the last. First, I fully support my vegan…
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Barbeque Sauce
Summer time will soon be upon us, and I decided why wait, right now is the perfect time to get to smoking. My Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Barbeque Sauce is perfect for the occasion. I marinated my Boston butt roast overnight with my special spice blend, cooked up some good old homemade barbeque sauce,…