It’s Day 2 of Casserole Week with Creole Contessa and I’ve just created some serious Casserole Goodness! My Baked Spaghetti Casserole with Andouille Sausage is just plain YUM! I can’t really explain the level of baked goodness happening, so you must make this dish to fully understand what I am talking about… It’s filled with…
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Rustic Tamale Pie
Fiesta! I am so excited, it’s Day 1 of Casserole Week with Creole Contessa! I love casseroles because you can take the simplest of ingredients, and turn them into to food magic! I decided to make my Rustic Tamale Pie, because it’s a family favorite and I just love all things Mexican. We start off…
Roasted Shrimp with Jalapenos Mango and Linguine
Sweet and Spicy! It’s Day 3 of Eating Light with Creole Contessa, and I am so excited to share this wonderful recipe! I wanted to create a dish that was not only healthy, but it needed to be quick to prepare, my Roasted Shrimp with Jalapenos Mango and Linguine is a winner! The key to…
Sriracha Fish Sticks
Spicy, Crispy, Good! Who doesn’t love a nice, spicy, crispy, fish stick? I am not talking about “fish sticks” you find in the frozen section in the grocery store, that often doesn’t resemble fish at all. I am talking about fresh fish sticks, that are made of all fish, marinated in a sriracha seasoning blend,…
Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Hello People…it’s with great humbleness, I present to you, Shrimp Mac and Cheese. Just kidding! This Shrimp Mac and Cheese is, da bomb! Yes, I promise you when you make it, you want ever, I mean ever want to make another mac and cheese recipe again! Let me take a moment to explain what I…
Chicken Katsu with Jalapenos
If you can’t handle the heat, I really don’t know what to tell ya! This dish is HOT! I told you about my visit to L and L and the world famous Chicken Katsu. Well, the only reason I go to restaurants is for cooking motivation. I always think I can do it better…lol…yep, that’s…
Jalapeno Shrimp with Lime Thai Style
I love spicy food, I am sure anyone who follows me, is aware of this little fact. I’ve just been exposed to my new favorite spicy treat. It’s Jalapeno Oil….people, believe me when I tell you, this Jalapeno Oil by Pastamore Gourmet Foods, gives my Jalapeno Shrimp with Lime a nice spicy kick. The wonderful people…
Roasted Chicken Tacos
Must LUV Tacos! In my family, you must LUV tacos! Let me explain the taco luv happening in my family. I must make tacos at least once or twice a week. If I decide to wait a couple of weeks, the family goes a little taco crazy. Big Goo is the ring leader in the…
Fried Chicken Pasta Salad
For the BOYS! This has been one crazy week. Since relocating back to the west coast, let’s just say we haven’t been short on visitors. Being that I am the favorite aunt…lol…don’t tell my other sisters, a few of my nephews came to visit me for a few weeks. We’re talking about big, teen boys…
Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
