One word, Greek Fried Chicken, o.k. that’s three words but let’s not focus on chicken formalities. This is one of the best chicken recipes I’ve ever made! Baby Girl and I decided that it must be the Greek yogurt, because this chicken was super crispy. When I say crispy, I mean this is some super…
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Creole Fried Shrimp
Who doesn’t love crispy fried shrimp? It’s something about eating Creole Fried Shrimp that just makes me very happy! I believe well seasoned, fried perfectly, spicy shrimp, is just pure food goodness. It really doesn’t get any better than that when it comes to seafood eating! The key to perfect shrimp is large shrimp! I…
Pan Roasted Cod
It’s another glorious day with a wonderful seafood dish! My Pan Roasted Cod is the perfect quick cook fish dish. Not to worry, I took care of Baby Girl and her seafood allergies by cooking her Greek food. Yep, she loves Greek food just like her mama. This dish is so quick and simple, before…
Feta Shrimp Pasta
I made myself a promise to start cooking more seafood dishes. My Feta Shrimp Pasta is not only quick, it’s so full of flavor you will be hooked like Big Goo when he took his first bite! I am a big lover of all things seafood but when Baby Girl was born with seafood allergies…
Baked Thai Chicken Wings
It’s a chicken wing kind of day! Not only is it the start of NFL Preseason Football, it’s the start of wing season. I am starting off the season right with my Baked Thai Chicken Wings! What I enjoy the most about making baked wings is that I have nothing to clean up. No grease…
Tea Cake Orange Glazed
Who doesn’t love a nice piece of Southern tea cake on a beautiful sunny day? My Tea Cake Orange Glazed makes me want to put on my favorite dress, fancy pearls, and Sunday hat! Yes, it’s a Southern thang. Baby Girl said I need to make some cute little sandwiches and we need to have…
Shrimp Scampi
Looking for a 10 minute meal? My Shrimp Scampi is the perfect quick dish. As you’ve noticed, I don’t cook a lot of seafood dishes because Baby Girl is allergic to all seafood. But, sometimes I must give in and accept all the eye rolls and blank stares from Baby Girl and make me some…
Pina Colada Cake
It’s Pina Colada Cake time! Lately, I’ve been into making all kinds of cakes. I don’t know why I can’t stop making cakes. It’s not my birthday, matter of fact, it’s not Big Goo or Baby Girl’s birthday either. It all started with my Caramel Pound Cake. Now, I can’t stop thinking of new ways…
Turkey Noodle Casserole
On today’s menu is my Turkey Noodle Casserole. I decided to make this for lunch for Baby Girl and I because we wanted something cheesy! Also, I boiled some egg noodles and was trying to figure out what to cook and my daughter suggested a casserole, loaded with cheese. I love simple dishes that pack…
Honey Garlic Chicken
On the menu today is my tasty Honey Garlic Chicken. Actually, I call them Honey Garlic Chicken Nuggets because that’s what they remind me of eating. These are not your average chicken nuggets people. These nuggets are so full of flavor you will never look at chicken nuggets the same way again. It’s really a…
Baked Tandoori Chicken
I have Indian food on the brain! Not only am I am making my Potato and Pea Samosas and Yellow Rice, I am also making my Baked Tandoori Chicken which is the perfect dish to satisfy all my Indian food cravings! This is one of those easy but flavorful chicken dishes. First, I took chicken…
Pork Stir Fry
My goal for today was to prepare a quick and simple meal. I found some beautiful pork loins at the grocery store and decided to create my Easy Pork Stir Fry with lots of veggies. The great thing about a stir fry dish is you really can make it your own. Use whatever veggies you…
Mango Coconut Sherbet with Raspberries
Guess what tomorrow is people, it’s National Ice Cream Day! Guess what month it is, it’s National Ice Month. Yes, Ice Cream for everyone, all month long. I am celebrating National Ice Cream Day and Month with my Mango Coconut Sherbet loaded with Raspberries. I am so lucky to have teamed up with OXO for…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
Two of my favorite cookies are peanut butter and oatmeal. Now, I can eat them separate or together and that’s where the idea for these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pecan Cookies came from. I have to tell you a little story about why you don’t see many desserts being made on my blog. First, I don’t…
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
I have the perfect chicken recipe for you today! Easy, Tasty, and Quick, that’s what my Cajun Chicken Alfredo is all about. The wonderful people at Perdue Farms were kind enough to send me their PERDUE® PERFECT PORTIONS® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs for recipe development. Perdue Farms is a family owned and operated company for…
Caramel Pound Cake
It’s cake time people! I know I don’t make a lot of desserts, but when I do I go all out! My Caramel Pound Cake is rich, buttery and creamy, thanks to the caramel frosting. To make the creamy caramel I used these tasty Werther’s Original baking caramels mixed with a little milk for a…
Greek Chicken Bowl
I love a good Chinese Chicken Bowl and today I decided to turn my Chicken bowls, Greek! My Greek Chicken Bowls are just what I need in my life. It’s no hidden secret that I love Greek food, YES, I eat it every week. Life is not the same if I don’t have something Greek…
Baby Girl’s Dirty Rice
The 4th of July is over and today I have a guest post from non-other than my 15 year old, Baby Girl! Yesterday I was busy completing DIY projects, which BTW is a new segment on the blog. Yes folks, I am not just a cook,lol! I decided that I didn’t have time to cook…
Chicken and Corn Chowder
Yes, I know it’s 110 degrees! I live in the desert and it’s hot at heck out here, but a girl still needs to eat. I previously told everyone I am addicted to soup, salad, cheese, and I forgot to mention chowder. I love a warm bowl of creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder. Eating chowder…
Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Copycat
I am so excited about today’s menu, we’re cooking Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Copycat. If you’re anything like me, you too love a good Chinese take-out meal. But…yes, there’s always a but, BUT, sometimes I just don’t want to eat other folks cooking. Let me explain my reasoning behind not eating take-out all the…
