It’s that time of year again! Yes, the weather is warming up and I am preparing to throw my annual Gumbo Party! What’s a Gumbo Party? Well, a Gumbo Party is a party that I throw every year before it’s too hot to eat Gumbo. Because Gumbo can be heavy and spicy I really enjoy…
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Best of Asian Take Out
Who doesn’t love Asian Take Out? My family would eat Asian Take Out everyday if it was up to them! Because their such Asian food lovers I made it my mission to recreate our favorite take-out recipes at home. An all time family favorite! Chinese Style Shrimp Fried Rice with Fried Shrimp! Yes, I’ve taken…
Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp
I am really excited about what I just prepared for lunch today! Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp is the perfect quick lunch. You can’t go wrong with crunchy shrimp smothered in a spicy, creamy Asian sauce. If you’ve ever eaten at Bonefish Grill or the Cheesecake Factory you’ve probably tried their Bang Bang dishes. The key…
Spicy Asian Meatballs
I am counting down to Chinese New Year on February 19 and can’t wait to celebrate! My Spicy Asian Meatballs are the perfect way to bring in the New Year! Great food, family, and fun is very important to planning a proper Chinese New Year celebration. I have all 3 aspects covered and I am…
Skillet Enchiladas Casserole
I am so excited about today’s dish! We have lots of cheese folks and that makes me one happy girl! My Skillet Enchiladas Casserole is loaded with all my favorite goodies, like cheese, more cheese, and extra extra cheese! I love Mexican food and I love cheese which means this is one of my favorite…
Cajun Mardi Gras Shrimp
It’s almost Mardi Gras time and what better way to start celebrating then with a spicy shrimp dish! My Spicy Cajun Mardi Gras Shrimp are beyond delicious. When you mix butter, spices, more butter, lemon and shrimp, it’s about to be a party in your mouth. First, we need shrimp! The bigger the better is…
Pan Roasted Salmon with Creamed Spinach Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias It’s almost Valentines Day and I wanted to create one of Big Goo’s favorite meals. Pan Roasted Salmon with Creamed Spinach is the perfect romantic Valentine dish! I decided to #ChooseSmart with #CollectiveBias and headed over…
Nashville Hot Chicken Po Boy
When you take Tyson Crispy Chicken Stripes, Nashville Hot Chicken Sauce, and a Louisiana Po Boy bun, you’ve just stepped into the Crispy Chicken winners circle! I am so excited about my Nashville Hot Chicken Po Boy I can hardly contain myself. It’s so crispy and HOT, I mean it has that good heat, the…
Smoked Pork Nachos
It’s almost Super Bowl time and I am working on game day eats! I decided my Smoked Pork Nachos will be the main dish come Super Bowl Sunday. You can’t have a Super Bowl party without a smoked meat dish. Oh, and you can’t have any party without a dish that contains cheese. First, I…
Chicken Parmigiana
It’s such a cold and windy day I decided to create one of my favorite comfort food dishes. Chicken Parmigiana is one of those hearty dishes that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy! Crispy chicken, from scratch tomato meat sauce, pasta and lots of mozzarella cheese. Yes folks, this is real deal comfort food,…
Teriyaki Meatballs
It’s meatball time again. I am in love with meatballs and I’ve just added a new favorite, Teriyaki Meatballs! These are some of the most flavorful meatballs I’ve ever eaten and made. It’s like eating the perfect batch of Asian takeout food, without having to leave the house. Did I mention I am a professional…
Lean Cuisine® #BackToBalance
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Yep, it’s that time of year again, time to reflect on goals, resolutions, and accomplishments! The choice to eat in a balanced way and stick to…
Greek Meatballs
My holiday break is finally over and I am so excited about my Greek Meatballs! I must admit, I am a serious meatball lover. I believe my meatball addiction comes from my love of appetizers and small foods. I am always trying to think of ways to turn my favorite dishes into appetizer size portions…
Top Recipes 2014
Happy New Years! I am so excited about 2015 and can’t wait to start sharing all my new delicious recipe creations. Before we start with the new recipes I wanted to recap my Top Recipes 2014. Thank you for making 2014 such a success! 1. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich-Highly flavored slow cooked beef with…
Crawfish and Grits
Today begins the countdown to last minute Christmas shopping! Everyone is starting to rush and panic and I have the perfect quick meal to make when you return from shopping. My delicious crawfish and grits are the ultimate comfort food. Yes, we need to be comforted after extreme shopping! Big Goo found these beautiful crawfish…
Turkey Hash
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving? Now that we’ve gotten through our first big holiday, let the shopping begin! Yes, my mind always goes to shopping first. But before we start shopping, we must eat. My Leftover Turkey Hash is the perfect dish to make with all that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! I smoked…
Paprika Shrimp with Roasted Garlic
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, my Paprika Shrimp with Roasted Garlic and Lemon Butter is the perfect meal. You can’t go wrong with jumbo shrimp, roasted garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and lots of butter. Oh, and don’t forget the veggies, fresh Italian parsley and green onions! You didn’t think…
Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy
I have a confession to make. My name is Lisa and I am a Crock Pot Addict! Yep, that’s me and I am proud of it. My delicious Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy have been added to my ever growing list of the perfect Crock Pot meal. It was only just a year ago when…
Cheeseburger Dip
Who said a Cheeseburger must be served on a bun? My Super Cheesy Cheeseburger Dip may be bun-less, but it still taste like a cheeseburger! Actually, this is really a triple cheeseburger because I used three cheeses. Yep, one cheese is not enough. I decided to make Cheeseburger Dip because I made tacos a couple…
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat
My Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat recipe is a true PARTY in YOUR MOUTH! Yes, I’ve eaten this dish numerous times at the Cheesecake Factory, and YES it’s delicious. When my foodie friend Miss Lady asked me to recreate this recipe I knew I was about to take this dish to another level. I…
