Food

Sweet & Spicy Tamarind Ginger Roasted Chicken

I just made the perfect Sunday Roasted Chicken dish! Well, at least that’s what my daughter said when she ate it. Baby Girl’s exact words were “Ma’ this is the best chicken I’ve ever tasted!” Yes, she said that, and I didn’t even have to pay her. I took beautiful chicken thighs, breast would work…

Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Popovers

I love all things spicy! I could eat spicy food everyday, actually I do eat spicy food everyday. I put hot sauce on almost all my food. If I am not eating hot sauce then I am using chili powder or cayenne pepper! My Buffalo Chicken is not only spicy, but when you add the…

Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Empanadas, Easy & Quick

Hey people, I found a way to make some quick, cheesy, easy Buffalo Chicken Empanadas! I am looking in the fridge and I am like, should I freeze my leftover slow cooker buffalo chicken? Yes, I couldn’t believe it, that in this house we actually had leftover chicken! But guess what, not only do I…

Grilled Sriracha Chicken Wings

The sun is shining, which means it’s grilling time! I love chicken wings, and I really love Grilled Sriracha Chicken Wings. I must admit, I am a grilling mama! Actually, I am a barbeque, smoking, grilling mama! Yes, I grill year round, rain or shine. My Grilled Sriracha Chicken Wings are spicy with a little…

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Samosas

I love samosas!!!! Who doesn’t love a hot, crunchy, spicy, packet of pure food joy? Samosas are Indian crunch pockets, at least that’s what I call them. I usually make samosas with potato and peas, yes, vegetarian. Here is a link for my veggie samosas on my other blog. I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned…

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Mango Chutney

If you want a quick meal that’s spicy and full of flavor, Jamaican Jerk Shrimp is that dish! I always make Jamaican Jerk Chicken, it’s a family favorite. Due to Baby Girl’s seafood allergy, I save the shrimp for special occasions for Big Goo and I.I believe I mentioned in the past that Baby Girl…

Arroz Con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

Arroz Con Pollo or as we like to call it in my house, baked chicken with rice or baked rice with chicken. Regardless of what you call it, you must make this dish. The key to this dish is browning the chicken. Grant it, I did brown the chicken in bacon grease with a little…

Spicy Chicken Tamales

I am celebrating Cinco de Mayo early! Actually, every week in my house is a mini Cinco de Mayo party. We always have Mexican food night at least once weekly. Mexican food night includes tacos, enchiladas, homemade salsas and guacamole. What Mexican food night doesn’t include is Tamales, why you ask, because Tamales require dedication…

Tandoori Chicken Salad Sandwich

I love Indian food and as of late I’ve been collecting Indian spices to experiment with different flavor profiles. One of my favorite Indian dishes is Tandoori Chicken and I knew that would be the perfect dish to turn into one of my other favorite foods, chicken salad! Because Indian food is so flavorful, once…

Grilled Greek Chicken Alfredo

I am sure everyone is aware of how much I love Greek food. Well, if you’re not, then search through my postings and you will see that I love all things Greek. My Grilled Greek Chicken Alfredo is one of my all-time favorite Greek meals. There’s something about olive oil, oregano, lemon, feta, and Greek…

No Bake Strawberry Banana Pudding Twinkies Cake

I was scrolling through Pinterest and saw a Twinkies cake. I am not sure who made it, not even sure what went in it, but I knew I was about to create something loaded with Twinkies and Jell-O banana pudding! My No Bake Strawberry Banana Twinkies Cake is the perfect dessert. This leads me to…

Simple Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet

Want a new way to enjoy a cheeseburger? Then try this fun Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet that has all of the flavors of your favorite fast food item! Ground beef, cheese, tomato sauce, and ketchup make this Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet dish taste like the iconic on-the-go standby but in the form of a skillet. Add…

Pecan Coconut Granola

If you’re like me then every time you see granola you want it! What I don’t want is the high cost of purchasing granola and the fact that it’s just not as fresh or as cost effective as making it yourself. My Pecan Coconut Granola is not only simple to make, it’s delicious! When the…

Grilled Tandoori Chicken Kabobs with Hot Lime Pickle and Roti

As you know, I’ve been on vacation and I ate so much Indian food I can’t even began to explain the food goodness that was happening. I am trying to recreate one of my favorite meals which is Tandoori Chicken. I just love spicy food and Indian food covers my spice addiction. I went to…

Grilled Steak Pizza with Spicy Roasted Garlic Chimichurri Sauce

I’ve been on a mini vacation and I have taken this time to eat some of the best food Las Vegas has to offer. I will be sharing a few of these delicious meals I’ve experienced over the next week, all recreated my way! Today I start off with my Grilled Steak Pizza with Spicy…

Steak House Dinner with Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Loaded Stuffed Baked Potato, Garlic Cheese Bread, and Chopped Salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

It’s Steakhouse dinner time! Most people I know love a good steak, that’s been marinated and perfectly grilled to perfection. I wanted to recreate my favorite steakhouse dinner and include all the fixings that make eating at a steakhouse one of my favorite meals. Rule number 1 is to purchase great steaks. My favorite is…

Creole Breakfast Sausage

My family loves when I make breakfast sausage from scratch. Yes, I often purchase sausage because it’s quicker, but nothing beats the taste of fresh sausage. My favorite sausage to make is ground turkey with lots of spices. I often like to add cayenne pepper for an added kick! The key to great sausage is…

Baked Creole Muffuletta Sandwich

It’s sandwich eating time up in here! O.K. here’s the run down on what’s happening in my house. Big Goo’s on vacation, and since he’s king of sandwiches I decided to make him a big ole sandwich to snack on for a couple of days. Normally, Big Goo sandwiches consist of roasted turkey and cheese…

Quick and Easy Frittata with Tomatoes, Peppers and Two Cheeses

I love Frittatas because one, it’s a simple dish to create, and two, you can turn it into whatever you like. You can use any type of meat and/or vegetable and make your frittata extra special. It’s one of those dishes that is perfect for getting rid of extra veggies at the end of the…