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…
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Muffuletta Cheese Bread
With Mardi Gras fast approaching, I’ve really been in a New Orleans state of mind! From the Gumbo to the Beignets, I can’t get the food out of my mind. This leads me to my all time favorite, Muffuletta Cheese Bread. This is not just any ordinary cheese bread. And believe me, I love cheese…
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…
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…
Salmon Cake Salad
I am so excited about my Salmon Cake Salad! I wanted to create a salad that was going to fill me up. I decided to add Salmon Cakes to my salad to make it a full meal. This is one simple meal because all you have to do is prepare the salmon cakes and then…
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…
Holiday Side Dishes
The Holidays are fast approaching and I am listing my Top Holiday Side Dishes of the season! Yes, only the tastiest side dishes made the cut! As I’ve stated many times, the sides is where it’s at when it comes to cooking. If you can create great sides, then you’re on your way to food…
Creole Creamed Corn
It’s 55 degrees in the desert today! It’s so cold that I needed to make comfort food just to get over how cold it is. My Creole Creamed Corn is just what I needed to bring some warmth into my life! One of my foodie friends requested this recipe a couple of weeks ago. I…
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…
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…
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Rich, creamy, comforting, and delicious! My Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is all that and more! It’s cold in this desert and I am in Crock Pot cooking mode. I want to create meals that are family friendly, filling, and easy to prepare and this pot pie satisfies all my needs. I forgot to add…
Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage
It’s Halloween and I created one of my perfect, simple meals to serve the family when they return home from Trick and Treating! My Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage takes less than 5 minutes of prep time. My Crock Pot Slow Cooker takes care of everything else! This dish is family friendly, warm,…
Copycat Hooters Buffalo Shrimp
I am having a very busy Monday and I wanted to create one of my favorite tasty quick lunches. My Copycat Hooters Buffalo Shrimp are one of my all time favorite quick and easy lunches to prepare. Yes folks I said HOOTERS! My family and I love the food at Hooters, especially the appetizers and…
Stuffed Potatoes with Shrimp
It’s Friday and what better meal to eat after a long week than my delicious Stuffed Potatoes with Shrimp! With the help of a microwave we’re talking about a 15 minute meal. I know it’s hard to believe that in 15 short minutes you can indulge in such food goodness. Next to learning that my…
