Cover Story! I cooked the cover, southern style! Today, I am joining the cult following, of cooking the cover with bon appetit magazine. For the month of June, cook the cover goes to…drum roll please… Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto. As everyone already knows, it’s impossible for me to stick to any recipe. I decided my…
Food
Grilled Jerk Chicken with Spicy White Barbeque Sauce
Keeping it REAL with Hellmann’s Mayonnaise! Hello people, I am on a mission to keep it REAL with Hellmann’s Mayonnaise. Hellmann’s is celebrating 100 years of pure goodness, and being a Hellmann’s Mayonnaise addict, I am joining the party! I discussed my love of all things Hellmann’s back when I posted my Creole Potato Salad…
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…
Strawberry Cheesecake with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Hello everyone, tomorrow is Father’s Day, so that means Big Goo gets whatever he wants! One day out of the year, I think I can handle this. Big Goo said he wanted cheesecake. OK, so I decided to make him his favorite strawberry cheesecake with vanilla whipped cream and a strawberry glaze. He has yet…
Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs
Blame IT On the Eggs! An egg is not just an egg people! Believe me when I tell you, these are some of the best Deviled Eggs you will ever eat! First off, THE BACON, yes, bacon, not only bacon, but bacon plus bacon grease…shh…don’t tell anyone…OK, I give in, tell everyone! I took hard…
Grilled Pork Cutlets with Pineapple Mango Salsa
Get to Grilling People! It’s that time of year and I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t wait to start grilling. I love the thought of cooking and eating outdoors. Although it’s over 100 degrees, yes people, over 100 degrees…lol…they say it’s a dry heat….they lie. It’s just plain hot! But don’t be alarmed,…
Creole Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Hot and Spicy! Jambalaya is a Creole delicacy. At least that’s what I think…lol. You have rice, tomatoes, vegetables, and a lot of spices, cooked in a rich tomato chicken broth. Now that’s the base for Jambalaya, but you can include shrimp, chicken, sausage, crab or any other seafood or protein you prefer. I received…
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…
Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This authentic Louisiana Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is made with chicken, sausage, and smoked turkey all cooked in a delicious dark roux. Served with a side of hot cooked rice and potato salad if desired. Yes, I know it’s HOT outside, 110 degrees to be exact, but in my house it’s 65 degrees thanks…
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…
Caprese Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Triple B (Balsamic-Bacon-Basil) Vinaigrette
I am looking for words to describe this dish and all I came up with was…Umm…Umm…Good! This is one of those dishes that you bring to a potluck and people stop talking, because they’re too busy eating. My goal was to create a light, welcome to summertime dish and I think, mission accomplished. My Caprese…
Mini Salmon Croquettes with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Crispy Bites of JOY! These are Big Goo approved. And he doesn’t like salmon as I have mentioned in the past. He described them as crispy bites of spicy joy! Yep, his words, not mine! If you’re not a big fan of salmon you can use white fish, shrimp, tuna, or crab. These will turn…
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…
Greek Shrimp Alfredo
If you follow the Creole Contessa blog, you know how much I love, love, love, Greek food! I could eat Greek food pretty much everyday and never complain or get tired of it. I also love Italian food and Alfredo sauce. My Greek Shrimp Alfredo is the best of both worlds! I decided I wanted…
Grilled Chipotle Steak Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce
Tender-licious! If these kabobs don’t come out tender then you need to check your meat, and/or check your olive oil, because something is seriously wrong! These Grilled Chipotle Steak Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce are so moist they are falling off the skewer. You can’t ever go wrong with marinating steak in extra virgin olive oil…
Pan Fried Fish Caribbean with Creole Roasted Vegetables
OK people, Big Goo is on his third serving of this dish. I said, you’re spoiled, and he said, “Yes, I am.” He said we both get something out of your love of cooking. I get to eat and you get to blog…LOL! My Pan Fried Fish Caribbean Style is one tasty meal! I decided…
Top Burger Recipes to EAT!
It’s National Hamburger Day and that means I have to post my favorite top burger recipes and semi-burgers for all you burger lovers in the world! If you can’t find a burger to eat on this page then I just don’t know what to tell ya! Who doesn’t love a good burger and who doesn’t…
Hot Spicy BBQ Shrimp
I LUV BIG SHRIMP! Happy Memorial Day People! Yes, once again, I am grilling. I love being outside and I love the sun and that means I love a good barbeque. Today is all about my Hot Spicy BBQ Shrimp. You all know Big Goo by now, but what you don’t know is Big Goo…
