Things have been so hectic around my house lately. I am all about cooking quick meals that makes great leftovers. My Rigatoni with Sausage and Asparagus, and lots of parmigiano reggiano cheese is a perfect quick, flavorful meal. I started off by bringing a large pot of salted water to boil. Drop in asparagus and…
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Pot Roast Chili Pie
It’s about to rain in the desert, and that means it’s comfort food time! I always keep a beautiful pot roast in the freezer, waiting for cool weather. I was going to make gumbo today, but instead decided that Chili pie would work for my food cravings as well! I love making chili and this…
Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
I must admit, I consider myself to have one of the wisest kids in the world…! This is why I am so excited to be a participating blogger in the Campbells Wisest Kid campaign in collaboration with Blogher. My Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas will make everyone a lot wiser. I’m a Campbell’s kid, grant…
Grilled Sticky Coconut Chicken with Sweet Rice
Welcome to Fall, code for…it’s still plenty of time to Grill! As I’ve mentioned in the past, I never put my grill away. I’m on a mission this week and it’s to do Fall cleaning. I always start with the refrigerator. As I was cleaning out my freezer, I found these beautiful chicken thighs and…
White Chicken Enchiladas
I am a little under the weather today, it comes with the territory of teenagers and the germs they bring home from school. Having a slight cold want stop me at all…I wanted to be comforted and that made my mind go straight to Mexican food! I decided to cook some Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas…
Korean Barbecue Ribs
As we prepare to say Adieu to Summer, I present to you, my Korean Barbecue Ribs…Who am I kidding…I would barbeque in the middle of a blizzard and hail storm, while wearing a tank top, shorts, and flip flops…Yes I will! I am a California girl, with Southern roots, we don’t play with our barbeque,…
Greek Chicken with Feta Olives and Tomatoes
The moment I was contacted by the Culinary Content Network, which is a subsidiary of The Daily Meal, to enter the chicken contest by Plated, a delivery company that specializes in quick, chef-inspired, gourmet meals, my mind went straight Greek. My Greek Chicken with Feta Olives and Tomatoes is the perfect dish! When I think…
Football Sausage Chili
Game Time! Yes, I know I just made chili last week, but in honor of the start of the football season, it’s Football sausage CHILI TIME, again! I always make a big pot of chili to start football season, Big Goo, and Baby Girl expects me to keep all food traditions, that I start! I…
Korean Bulgogi Steak with Fried Egg
First, I must explain my love of Korean Bulgogi Steak! I’ve been eating Bulgogi two and three times a week for almost a month. Addicted, I would say, YES! Chicken, Beef, and/or Veggie Bulgogi, they cook it, I am eating it! They, I might add, is KoMex Asian Fusion restaurant. My Korean Bulgogi Steak…
Fajita Nachos with Grilled Steak and Chicken
Happy Labor Day! Good morning everyone, I am so excited! Not only is it Labor Day, you still have 4 days left to enter the Cooking Planit T-Fal giveaway (entry below). Since we’re celebrating a holiday, I wanted to get outside and grill up some stuff. I decided Fajita Nachos with Grilled Steak and Chicken…
Cooking Planit T-Fal Cookware Giveaway!
The big day has finally arrived! You now have a chance to enter the wonderful, Cooking Planit & T-Fal Cookware Giveaway! All week I’ve been prepping you for today. I informed you about the wonders of Cooking Planit, when I cooked the tasty Steak Chili, recipe courtesy of #CookingPlanit. Don’t forget the T-Fal review,…
Steak Chili Cooking Planit and T-Fal Giveaway: Cooking Planit Review
I am super excited about this T-Fal cookware giveaway that starts in 2 days! I am also excited about my Steak Chili. Don’t forget one of the requirements to enter the giveaway, is to register for the Cooking Planit website. This website is pure genius. It’s so simple to use, type in what you…
Creole Contessa Top 5 Cheezylicious Eats!
Hello Creole Contessa fans, welcome to my favorite cheezylicious eats! I have had the pleasure to share with you, some of my favorite recipes ever, and today, I am creating a list of Creole Contessa’s top 5 Cheezylicous Eats! Let the eating began! This my friends is #1: Hot, 7 Layer Bean Dip! Yes,…
Swedish Meatballs Creole Style
I must admit, the only “Swedish Meatballs” I’ve ever eaten have been frozen! Don’t judge me people, so that leads me to Wikipedia, lol! Hey, I knew I could create a way better meatball then some frozen stuff. I make tasty Creole Meatballs and Gravy and figured why not just adapt that recipe and…
Hot Wing Chicken Lasagna
It’s a wonderful day, and it’s about to get even better! I am on a mission, and I think I will call it, mission hot wings. My Hot Wing Chicken Lasagna is the best thing since sliced bread! I have this unwavering affection for hot sauce, and all things spicy. After creating my tasty Hot…
Spicy Asian Sloppy Joes
I am on a big Asian cooking trip in my house! I am not sure why, but it’s something about the flavors of Asian food that I can’t stop craving. Yesterday, my Asian Sticky Chicken were so tasty, I decided to take those same flavors and turn them into a sloppy Joe. I told you…
Asian Sticky Chicken
Yin and Yang! It’s Sticky Chicken time! In the south, we often make smothered chicken, and it’s cooked in a rich gravy that is full of flavor and spice. Well, since I am a southern cooking mama, I knew I could take my southern style smothered chicken and turn it into an Asian masterpiece. First,…
Creole Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort Food! I am so excited! I just reached a milestone on Pinterest. I have over 100,000 Pinterest followers and counting! I truly wanted to thank everyone for not only making my blog a success but also for following me on Pinterest. Today’s dinner is perfect for a celebration! I made my Creole Salisbury Steak…
Shrimp Banh Mi with Spicy Sriracha Mayo
Day 3 of Sandwich Week! It’s Day 3 of Sandwich Week people, and make sure you don’t forget to enter the Easy Greasy giveaway (entry at the bottom of page)! I am on a sandwich roll…lol…this week, and I have something extra special for all the seafood lovers. It’s my Shrimp Banh Mi, with…
Roasted Garlic Chicken with Bacon and Vegetable Puree
Got BACON! Thank you everyone for making Casserole Week with Creole Contessa, a huge success. In honor of great food, and wonderful foodie friends, I created my Roasted Garlic Chicken with Bacon and Vegetable Puree. And don’t forget you still have time to enter (entry at the bottom of page) the Sucre Milk Chocolate Collection…
