Dip Baby Dip! Today someone pinned Neiman Marcus dip on Pinterest. So I decided to click on two sites to see how it was made:https://rhubarbandhoney.com/2011/12/05/neiman-marcus-dip/ and then I clicked on site number two: https://www.justaspoonfulof.com/2012/05/neiman-marcus-dip.html , yes they both looked real delicious. I decided to make this dip and “creolize” it my way. Yep, I…
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Chile Con Queso with Andouille Sausage
Hot, Hot, Hot! If you can’t handle the spice, you’re going to have to get out of the kitchen on this dish. This Spicy Chile Con Queso is hot! Fresh Anaheim chilies. Roast chilies until the skin blisters. Allow chilies to rest, then peel off blistered skin. Cut the stem off the top of the…
Chopped Pasta Salad
It’s The Lettuce Folks! My family knows how much I love salad. This is hard for them because they love meat. They would eat meat everyday, all day if I would let them. I like meat also, but I love salad more, go figure. I could eat salad everyday. My history with salad goes way…
Blackened Fish Po Boy with Bacon
Bacon, fish, and more bacon, what more do you really need? Oh, don’t forget Coke in the bottle. Life is complete. My Blackened Fish Po Boy is delicious. I love blackened fish and I can eat it on a Po Boy or with a nice salad or a pot of buttered rice. I decided to…
Doughnuts Stuffed with Fruit Cocktail
Today I decided I would create a breakfast fit for a queen! Were going to call it high tea for southerners. It’s extremely cold out and I thought to myself, I said self; why not doughnuts! My Doughnuts Stuffed with Fruit Cocktail is not only a guilty pleasure, their delicious! I started to just…
Spicy Thai Ginger Lime Chicken
My Love of Asian Food! I must confess my love affair with Asian food which started at a very young age growing up in California, home of some of the best Asian food outside of Asia. I have failed to consume any decent Asian food since moving from California years ago. I refuse to disrespect…
Texas Turkey Armadillo Eggs
Yes, I still have turkey left over from Thanksgiving. I am using my last two cups of shredded turkey to make Armadillo Eggs. Divide cream cheese in half. Slice and score jalapeno making sure not to cut all the way through. Form jalapenos to look like Armadillo eggs then chill. Fry, drain, slice and enjoy!…
Smoke Stacked Korean Chicken Nachos
I know what you’re thinking, Korean Nachos? Yes, Korean Nachos. Nachos are a universal food and can be adapted to any culture, I vote for Korean today. I make a Korean spicy chicken that is divine. Today I decided to take that recipe along with my smoked chicken from thanksgiving and combine the two….
Creole Fried Turkey Salad Sandwich
Not Your Mama’s Turkey Salad Yesterday was Thanksgiving and like me I am sure you have a lot of left over Turkey. I smoked my Turkey in my new turkey smoker for the first time ever. And yes it was very cold outside. The turkey came out excellent, this is what I have left over…
Greek Fish Tacos with Spicy Crunch Red Slaw
I love making a one bowl meal. My Greek Fish Tacos with Spicy Crunch Red Slaw is delicious! First, dice the fish and throw all the other ingredients on top, let marinate, cook and eat. It’s quick, not a lot of…
Mexican Pizza with Sausage
We have all had a Mexican Pizza from the big bell! Well I decided to create my own Mexican Pizza with Sausage version because I think I could make it taste much better for half the cost and I was correct. Why not Andouille sausage? My thoughts exactly! This makes two large Mexican Pizzas with…
BLT Sandwich with Andouille Sausage
Yes, I know you have all had a BLT before, some with wilted lettuce, soft bacon, flimsy bread and less than stellar tomatoes. Well I have too and that is why I decided to create my own version of the classic BLT. I have created a new version in which I decided to “Creolize” it!…
Sweet Potato Chips with Pink Himalayan Salt
O.K. things are about to get serious! I am a big fan of the potato or TATER as we call them back home. But TATER you better watch your back, because something Sweet just took your place. There’s nothing like the creamy goodness of a nice baked SWEET POTATO! My Sweet Potato Chips with Pink…
Creole Fried Fish
Fried fish and a squirt of lemon, there’s nothing like it! My family is from the south so fish cooked all type of ways are a family staple. This is an adaptation from a recipe my auntie Sandra (aka Aunt Fry) gave me years ago. Creole fried fish is one of my favorites and it…
Sauteed Pork Cutlets
Sauteed Pork Cutlets are my go to dinner when I am pressed for time. Add a quick spice rub, saute in olive oil and butter. In a matter of 15-20 minutes you can have moist, tender, pork cutlets in your mouth, ENJOY! Sautéed Pork Cutlets Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes Total Time:…
Creole Chicken Bread
Creole Chicken Bread is my favorite savory bread to make. It’s like a pizza without the red sauce. Traditionally it’s made with shrimp but my baby girl is allergic to seafood so I substitute the shrimp for chicken so she can enjoy it. If you like shrimp then use that instead, or add both…
