I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving? Now that we’ve gotten through our first big holiday, let the shopping begin! Yes, my mind always goes to shopping first. But before we start shopping, we must eat. My Leftover Turkey Hash is the perfect dish to make with all that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! I smoked…
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Holiday Desserts
Yesterday we posted our must make Top Holiday Side Dishes. You didn’t think I would forget to share my Top Holiday Desserts? After you eat all those yummy, spicy, rich, and hopefully cheesy side dishes, you still need to make room for dessert! Not just any desserts but my all time favorite sweet treats. Butter…
Holiday Side Dishes
The Holidays are fast approaching and I am listing my Top Holiday Side Dishes of the season! Yes, only the tastiest side dishes made the cut! As I’ve stated many times, the sides is where it’s at when it comes to cooking. If you can create great sides, then you’re on your way to food…
Stuffed Shrimp Bread
It’s that time of year again and I am in the mood to cook all my favorite comfort foods! My Stuffed Shrimp Bread is comfort food at its best. I love stuffed shrimp and I love bread so I figured why not combine the two and turn them into one delicious dish? And this is…
Creole Creamed Corn
It’s 55 degrees in the desert today! It’s so cold that I needed to make comfort food just to get over how cold it is. My Creole Creamed Corn is just what I needed to bring some warmth into my life! One of my foodie friends requested this recipe a couple of weeks ago. I…
Paprika Shrimp with Roasted Garlic
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, my Paprika Shrimp with Roasted Garlic and Lemon Butter is the perfect meal. You can’t go wrong with jumbo shrimp, roasted garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and lots of butter. Oh, and don’t forget the veggies, fresh Italian parsley and green onions! You didn’t think…
Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy
I have a confession to make. My name is Lisa and I am a Crock Pot Addict! Yep, that’s me and I am proud of it. My delicious Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy have been added to my ever growing list of the perfect Crock Pot meal. It was only just a year ago when…
Cheeseburger Dip
Who said a Cheeseburger must be served on a bun? My Super Cheesy Cheeseburger Dip may be bun-less, but it still taste like a cheeseburger! Actually, this is really a triple cheeseburger because I used three cheeses. Yep, one cheese is not enough. I decided to make Cheeseburger Dip because I made tacos a couple…
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat
My Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat recipe is a true PARTY in YOUR MOUTH! Yes, I’ve eaten this dish numerous times at the Cheesecake Factory, and YES it’s delicious. When my foodie friend Miss Lady asked me to recreate this recipe I knew I was about to take this dish to another level. I…
Butter Pecan Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Glaze
I really don’t have words to describe my Butter Pecan Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Glaze and Chocolate Chips. Try saying that quickly. Let’s just say if a cinnamon roll, pecan praline and bread pudding had a baby, this would be it! Yep, it’s that good, every single bite! First, you must purchase high quality…
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Rich, creamy, comforting, and delicious! My Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is all that and more! It’s cold in this desert and I am in Crock Pot cooking mode. I want to create meals that are family friendly, filling, and easy to prepare and this pot pie satisfies all my needs. I forgot to add…
Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage
It’s Halloween and I created one of my perfect, simple meals to serve the family when they return home from Trick and Treating! My Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage takes less than 5 minutes of prep time. My Crock Pot Slow Cooker takes care of everything else! This dish is family friendly, warm,…
Shrimp Cakes
Lately I’ve been in a seafood cooking and eating mood. I am enjoying making seafood dishes because their quick and tasty! My delicious Shrimp Cakes take less than 15 minutes to prepare and is perfect for a quick lunch. If Shrimp is not your thing, you could always use fish with the same tasty results!…
Cajun Lasagna
I’ve decided to cook my delicious Cajun Lasagna that’s not only perfect for Sunday dinner, it also makes the perfect leftovers for lunch throughout the week! I should call this Mama’s Big Bad Lasagna because that’s really what we’re creating people. I cooked up a big batch of my favorite ragu sauce which includes ground…
Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets
Don’t have time to travel to Nashville for their famous Hot Chicken? Well, I am bringing Nashville to you with my Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets! Yes folks, this is my take on the super spicy fried chicken made famous by Prince’s Hot Chicken. Now I must tell ya’ this chicken is not BLAND! Matter of…
Copycat Hooters Buffalo Shrimp
I am having a very busy Monday and I wanted to create one of my favorite tasty quick lunches. My Copycat Hooters Buffalo Shrimp are one of my all time favorite quick and easy lunches to prepare. Yes folks I said HOOTERS! My family and I love the food at Hooters, especially the appetizers and…
Stuffed Potatoes with Shrimp
It’s Friday and what better meal to eat after a long week than my delicious Stuffed Potatoes with Shrimp! With the help of a microwave we’re talking about a 15 minute meal. I know it’s hard to believe that in 15 short minutes you can indulge in such food goodness. Next to learning that my…
Smothered Cabbage with Smoked Sausage and Peppers
My mother just returned from her two week Louisiana vacation which means I have loads of southern goodies to cook and eat! My Smothered Cabbage with Smoked Sausage and Peppers are the perfect meal to cook with the best Louisiana Smoked Sausage I’ve ever eaten. Yes, I know everyone doesn’t have access to such wonderful…
Asian Pork Tenderloin
If you’re looking for the perfect easy no fuss delicious Sunday dinner, look no further than my Asian Pork Tenderloin. Five minute prep time, one pot cooking, and full of tasty flavor. I am going to give you multiple cooking methods with the same delicious results! Like most families my home is no different when…
Roasted Butternut Squash Alfredo
I know what you’re thinking people! Where is the meat? Well, the meat is in the freezer for one of my favorite dishes. My delicious Roasted Butternut Squash Alfredo is da bomb diggity! I must inform you not to confuse meatless with low fat, because this is in no means a low fat dish, lol!…
