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,…
Breakfast
Sausage Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos
Tacos are one of the most important foods in my house. I cook tacos pretty much every week, more than once a week when possible. If it’s edible, I can make a taco out of it! My Sausage Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos were created when I had leftover hash in the fridge. I had…
Carrot Melon Juice with Cucumber
It’s Day 5 of Smoothie/Juice week and I am ending this week with a BANG! I saved the best for last…I’m bringing out the big dog! Yes…people…the Omega Juicer, aka, my other boyfriend, my best friend, my second child…yes, I love my juicer that much! I must explain what is happening with this juicer. It…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake with Hemp
Day 4 of Smoothie/Juice Week and all I have on my mind is dessert! One of my favorite fruit dessert items is Chocolate Covered Strawberries. I was trying to figure out how to recreate this dessert into a smoothie, while keeping the flavor of the real thing. My Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake with Hemp is…
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Day 3 of Smoothie/Juice Week. I am on a roll people…and so excited about today’s recipe. I told you about the great taste of Ensure® when I created my Triple Berrylicious Smoothie months ago. Today it’s recipe revamp time. When it comes to making smoothies and juices, people are often concerned about the time required…
Chocolate Banana Almond Shake
It’s Day 2 of Smoothie/Juice week…Things are looking up people! Who doesn’t love chocolate! Today, I am creating a Chocolate Banana Almond Shake…this is a very healthy “milk” shake without the guilt and calories…and it’s kid approved! I start off with a packet of Amazing Grass chocolate…this is the kid packets that I purchase…
Orange Mango Smoothie
Hey people…it’s me, the Creole Contessa…and YES, I already know what you’re thinking…did I reach the wrong blog…NO…it’s still me…! Well people, I just needed to tell you…I am just a little tired of chewing…yes, I said it…I’m full…and I need to get a little break just before the Holidays, when I will be baking…
Sausage Chilaquiles
One of my favorite Mexican dishes is Sausage Chilaquiles, which are fried “torn” tortillas smothered in red chile sauce or green chile if you prefer, often stacked with chorizo sausage, beans, sometimes chicken and finished off with a fried or scrambled egg. Doesn’t this sound delicious! I used Brats this time, but Italian Sausage work…
Steak and Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon
It’s brunch time with the Creole Contessa, and I am making some Cheesy, Steak and Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon. Yes…that’s cheese oozing out the side of the dish…just YUM! Start off by frying some bacon…yes a whole pack of bacon…save the bacon grease people! Next, we make the cream sauce, allow it to cool,…
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…
Island Berry Shake
Shake it Up! With Summer coming to an end, and my Baby Girl entering high school, breakfast is becoming about me. I want something fast, quick, and healthy. I often turn to creating smoothies because I can get a lot of nutrition, without a lot of prep work. My Island Berry Shake is the perfect…
Triple Berry Smoothie
Berry…Berry…BerryLicious! Hello everyone, it’s day 1, of Eating Light with Creole Contessa. I decided to start off this week with my favorite beverage ever! It’s my Triple Berry Smoothie which includes the nutritional supplement Ensure®! Because Ensure®is a source of complete balanced nutrition, I added extra frozen berries to replace ice cubes in my smoothie….
Mango Ginger Green Tea Iced
Refreshing! Refreshing, with a little spice is how I would describe this Mango Ginger Green Tea. I love tea, and I must admit, it’s a little addiction I have. I collect teas, and me and my Baby Girl have these little tea parties. We always make a nice cup of tea and little sandwiches and…
Steak and Sausage Hash
Leftover Goodies! Hash is one of those dishes that can take on a life of it’s own. If you have some leftovers and some potatoes you can create a hash out of this world! My Baby Girl cooked her dad a beautiful rib eye for Father’s Day, hence the steak added to the hash. Then…
Smothered Grits with Jalapeno Sausage and Bacon
Spicy Bowl of Goodness! I would like to inform you that today’s dish was based solely on some dishware I purchased from Pier 1 Imports. Yesterday my goal was to purchase dishes for Asian food. I love Asian food, and I wanted to have dishes dedicated to the cause. I found all these cute unique…
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…
Fruit Salad in a Basket with Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream and Berrylicious Sauce
This is a welcome to summertime dessert. Fresh organic berries, homemade whipped cream and topped off with a nice berrylicious sauce. I am part of the salad bar monthly club and this weeks theme is berries. Well, I love berries so this was exciting to create something really tasty using my favorite berries. My Fruit…
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…
Strawberry Lemonade
It’s HOT OUT HERE! It’s HOT out HERE!….I think it’s 100 degrees and so you know what that means people, time for some lemonade! I love lemonade, ice cold homemade lemonade with fresh lemon juice and zest. What’s better than lemonade….strawberry lemonade made with some nice organic strawberries or if your lucky, strawberries right out…
Pop-N Watermelon Agua Fresca
POPlicious! Yes people, I love candy and I love Pop Rocks. And if you haven’t notice I have an addiction to all things Mexican. So here we go! I have one of my favorite beverages, Agua Fresca, which is just fruit water. I kicked it up with some frozen all-natural, all-fruit Popsicles. Make sure you…
