Al Pastor is one of my favorite meats to eat. Traditionally it’s a spit grilled meat of pork or beef that has been marinated in beautiful spices, similar to a gyro, which I also love. Well people, I don’t own a spit grill, I wish I did, but I don’t. Also, I am ready to…
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Cajun Meatloaf
It’s 42 degrees in the desert today. I wanted to create a meal that would make me feel all warm and cozy and meatloaf is just that dish! I love Cajun Meatloaf and I especially love it when it’s moist, juicy, and spicy. Comfort food at it’s best, served with a side of creamy mash…
Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
Big Goo is under the weather and I haven’t slept in almost 24 hours. I decided to make Big Goo this soup at 3 a.m. in the morning. Yes…I should’ve been sleep, but Big Goo just wasn’t going to allow that to happen. Some men, can’t handle a cold, just saying…lol! Well, my Chicken Noodle…
Slow Cooker Yucatan Chicken
Slow Cooker Sunday! I have so much love and respect for my slow cooker…yes, I said love and respect. As I previously informed you during slow cooker week, my slow cooker was only used to keep my collard greens warm during the holidays. I’ve been reformed! I am so in love with my slow cooker,…
Smoked Turkey Gumbo
Happy Holiday’s everyone! I know everyone is still full from yesterday’s feast, but you have to find something to do with that leftover turkey! I decided to take my leftover smoked turkey and turn it into…you got it, GUMBO! Yes, I know, you just finished eating all that food yesterday. Think about it, when you…
Chicken Enchilada with Chili Gravy
It’s almost Turkey Day and I’ve been so pressed for time this week I needed to create a quick lunch for Big Goo and I. If it’s Mexican food, it’s always Big Goo approved! My Chicken Enchilada with Chili Gravy are really delicious! Chili gravy is a Tex-Mex sorta thang…it’s thick, unlike traditional enchilada…
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Ground Turkey and Tomato Cream Sauce
Countdown to Turkey Day! It’s still Countdown to Turkey Day and my foodie friends and I are still creating some wonderful Turkey Day Eats! My goal today was to create a dish that could be prepared a day in advance, refrigerated, then cooked Thanksgiving Day. I accomplished this and more with my Turkey Stuffed Cabbage…
Slow Cooker Sticky Ribs
It’s Day 5 of Slow Cooker Week, and although it’s the last day of Slow Cooker Week, it’s not the last time I will use my slow cooker! I’ve realized over the past week that you can actually create a great meal using a slow cooker. I mean a really excellent meal! The important tips…
Two Meat Chili in the Slow Cooker
Day 4 of Slow Cooker Week and I am having a blast! Today, things are about to get spicy with my Two Meat Chili in the Slow Cooker! I wanted to make sure this chili had all kinds of texture and this was accomplished with the use of ground turkey and pulled pork…yes…pulled pork! I sauteed…
Smothered Chicken with Mushroom Gravy Slow Cooker
It’s Day 3 of Slow Cooker Week and I will admit, I was leery about using my slow cooker to cook a whole meal. I’ve owned a slow cooker for as long as I can remember but I’ve only used it to keep my collard greens warm during the Holidays. A few of my foodie…
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pork Roast
Hey, it’s a wonderful day people…it’s my Birthday! Yes, I am a Veterans Day gal and the best part about it…I don’t ever remember having to attend school on my big day! I want to give a special shout out to all the Veterans in the world and just say a special thank you to…
Buffalo Chicken Casserole Mexican Style
It’s a long weekend and I am so excited to be able to spend time with Baby Girl. It’s just me and her today and we decided to cook up something spicy, cheesy, and yummy! Buffalo Chicken Casserole Mexican Style is the perfect dish! I am not sure if I told you previously that Baby…
Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken
Yesterday I created my Creole Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, I knew I would have plenty of leftovers. I decided what better to serve all those leftovers with then Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken! This is one simple dish people, but the flavor is huge! Ingredients are key, please use excellent mustard and mayonnaise. Start off…
Fish and Grits
It’s a beautiful Sunday and although I just finished chopping up everything for a gumbo, I decided to make this quick fish and grits for breakfast…yes…breakfast people…lol! The key to great grits is…well…great grits…and every since I was introduced to these grits by the wonderful people at Carolina Creole…I’ve been hooked! Click the link for…
Cajun Casserole with Andouille Sausage
Cajun Week Day 5! It’s Day 5 of Cajun Week people. Peter from Feed Your Soul Too and I have created some exciting goodies for you all week. I am so excited about my Cajun Casserole with Andouille Sausage. I love this dish because it’s a one pot to oven dish, it’s freezer perfect, and…
Smothered Creole Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Cajun Week Day 4! It’s day 4 of Cajun Week with Peter from Feed Your Soul Too and I. I wanted to let you guys in on a secret. I rarely if ever use my slow cooker. O.K. I do use it on the Holiday’s to keep my collard green warm, but other than that…it…
Smothered Chicken and Shrimp with Sausage and Okra
Hey everyone, guess what, it’s Days 2 of Cajun Week, and Peter from Feed Your Soul Too and I are just getting warmed up! I decided to create some real southern comfort food today with my Smothered Chicken and Shrimp with Sausage and Okra. This is the perfect dish to warm the soul. Also make…
Patty Melt Creole Style with Caramelized Peppers, Onions, Bacon and Homemade Thousand Island Sauce
Cajun Week Day 1 ! We’re back people! Peter, from Feed Your Soul Too and I are creating our second installment of Cajun Week! I decided to start Day 1 of Cajun Week with one of my favorite comfort foods, Patty Melt Creole Style with Caramelized Peppers, Onions, Bacon and Homemade Thousand Island Sauce! On…
Grilled Spring Chicken with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms
It’s Day 4 of the Sucre (entry below) Macaron Giveaway! I am so excited to share with you this recipe. I’ve been making this for years, every since I ate this meal at Outback Steakhouse. Their recipe is good…but mine is better…yes, I said it, I think my chicken has more flava…lol. You start by…
Buffalo Chicken Salad
I love all things Buffalo, I especially love Buffalo wings! I wanted to take a traditional “hot wing” and turn it into a salad. Next to eating chicken, salads are my favorite food. This is a very simple salad after you prepare the hot sauce marinated chicken tenders. I then took lettuce and tomatoes, lots…
