Today was a long, long day. I need more hours today, I am sure you have all been there. Because I was so pressed for time, I needed to make lunch that was quick, simple, and full of flavor. I am never to busy for flavor! I rinsed my fish, patted it dry, placed it…
Main Courses
Carne Guisada with Beef and Potato
Mexican Goodness! Growing up in California I have been exposed to some of the best Mexican food around, short of Mexico of course. I have been to Mexico many times and the food is delicious! I’ve also eaten some of the best Carne Guisada you’ve ever taste! When I was a little girl my cousin…
Hot Wing Pork Chops with Spicy Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
I can’t tell a lie. I should have posted this a long time ago. Every time I’ve made my Hot Wing Pork Chops Sandwich, I’ve eaten it before I even had time to take pictures. Yes, it’s that good, and yes, I like food a lot, if you haven’t already noticed! I don’t know anyone…
Sausage Burgers with Spicy Thousand Island Dressing
Juicy, Messy, BIG! Well you all know who Big Goo is by now. If you’ve been following my blog, I speak about Big Goo all the time. He’s my meat-loving, veggie-hiding, Sausage Burgers eating hubby of 20 years. I wanted to do something really nice for Big Goo after our “issues” the other day with…
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Andouille Sausage
Today I am making Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Andouille Sausage but let me give you a little background info before we began. OK, here we go. I sent my sous-chef, (aka) Big Goo to the store and told him to make sure to bring back veggies. Well I already told you about Big Goo…
Meatball Sandwich
Remember a few days ago when I made my Creole Meatballs with Red Sauce? Well, I made those meatballs because I knew I had to make this meatball sandwich. This is one of my favorite sandwiches ever, how could it not be, it has all the qualities of a great meal. First, we start…
Creole Meatballs and Red Sauce
I love meatballs, I know I say this about everything I cook, but it’s so true! I love a nice, moist, well seasoned meatball. I decided today to make my meatballs and spicy red sauce. It’s not the same as my Creole Sunday Ragu. My Creole Meatballs and Red Sauce is what I cook…
Creole Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Peppers
Healthy Eats! We have a big problem at my house! I love Salmon, Big Goo doesn’t, and Baby Girl is allergic. So, what does that mean for my love of Salmon? It means, I am cooking it anyway. Big Goo can eat leftover Easy Slow Cooker Red Beans, and Baby Girl as I discussed when…
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
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Lemon Roasted Chicken
I have a huge love of Lemon Roasted Chicken, if you have not already figured that part out. I used to just be a breast girl, until one day I went shopping and I saw some beautiful thighs. I was hooked, I browned those thighs up in a little olive oil and butter with…
Smoked Pork Tacos
Shhh…Don’t Tell! Hello fellow foodies, I know I sent a shock through your system with that Gouda Veggie Melt yesterday. Hey, I had to make baby girl happy, and so I did, and it was good. But today, is all about meat loving, veggie hiding, Big Goo. OK, not to be talking behind Big Goo’s…
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Barbeque Sauce
Summer time will soon be upon us, and I decided why wait, right now is the perfect time to get to smoking. My Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Barbeque Sauce is perfect for the occasion. I marinated my Boston butt roast overnight with my special spice blend, cooked up some good old homemade barbeque sauce,…
Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup
I love soup, especially on a cold winter day. One of my favorite soups to make for my family is tortilla soup. We love Mexican food, and cooking fresh tortilla soup is one of our all time favorite things to eat. A great tortilla soup is one that is prepared with fresh ingredients. I always…
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Creole Belgium Fries and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
OK people, I am watching the Oscars and I started not to post this after seeing a quick glimpse of Jane Fonda standing in the audience! Did you see this beauty, not the steak, foodies, I am talking about Jane Fonda. Regardless of how you feel about Jane, you gotta admit she looks darn good….
Japanese Beef Bowl (Gyudon) Yoshinoya Copycat
Taste of Asia! Fact one, I never knew how Gyudon or Japanese Beef Bowl was made until last week. I’ve eaten Gyudon for years and it was so tasty I never concerned myself with such issues as what is the background on this dish. I was aware it was Japanese, and I was also aware…
Creole Sunday Ragu with Andouille Sausage
Made with Love! Every family I know has a Sunday tradition. Often times in my family making a pot of Ragu is what we do on Sundays. I love Italian food and making a Ragu is serious business and should be made with a happy heart. This is not a traditional marinara type spaghetti sauce,…
Smoked Huli Huli Chicken
Best Test Recipe! It’s time for me to admit two addictions that I have. Addiction one is my love of chicken. I love chicken no matter how it is cooked. Smoked, baked, roasted, broiled, fried, grilled, you name the way and I love it! My second addiction is America’s Test Kitchen. I watch this show…
Shrimp Creole Fat Tuesday Style
Mardi Gras! It’s Fat Tuesday and you know what that means, it’s time to EAT! I decided this year to celebrate Fat Tuesday, I would make shrimp creole with spicy Louisiana sausage. My mother just returned from Louisiana yesterday and she brought me back a lot of my southern staples. The sausage I am using…
Creole Chicken and Grits
Kiss My Grits! To grit or not to grit, that is the question? Well I will tell you this, I love grits! Baked grits, cheese grits, fried grits, regular grits. If there creamy, buttery and fluffy, then I am eating them. The dilemma often arises between quick cooking grits which have been processed and slow…
Creole Turkey Burger with Bacon
Cheese Baby Cheese! I just love a good burger, but most of all I love a good, moist, juicy, cheesy, turkey burger. I use ground turkey for pretty much everything. I make spaghetti sauce, tacos, enchiladas, egg rolls… Anything that requires ground beef, ground turkey is a great, lean substitute. The operative word being lean,…
