O.K. crab cake lovers, I have an alternative to crab cakes which taste just as good, if not better! Salmon Cakes…yes, not just any salmon cakes, but salmon cakes made with Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon. Let me explain my dilemma with salmon. I don’t eat Atlantic salmon because from what I’ve read, the water is…
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Cheesy Jalapeno Slow Cooker Brisket Fries
Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and the brisket is being cooked by the boatload! But, after the parties ends and the guest leave, what are you going to do with all that leftover brisket? I say, bring on the cheese, potatoes, and jalapenos! My Cheesy Jalapeno Slow Cooker Brisket Fries are perfect for…
Creole Mardi Gras Recipes
It’s Mardi Gras time!!!!! You know what that means? Good food, fun, and festivities! Everyone’s in search of Creole Mardi Gras Recipes and I have a list of my favorites! Rather you’re looking for gumbo, jambalaya, fried fish, mac and cheese are cheese bread, I have a recipe just for you. One doesn’t have to…
Pork and Beans with Bacon
I love beans, especially baked beans. I wanted to take my favorite barbeque baked beans and put a new spin on them. You guessed it, add more bacon. Yes…these Pork and Beans with Bacon are not only smokey, they have super bacon characteristics. This dish goes together in a matter of minutes with the addition…
Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese Copycat Recipe
What time is it? It’s cheese time folks! Copycat Friday has just went cheese crazy. Today, I present to you my Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese, Copycat Recipe! Yes, I said Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese, it’s one of the only “cooked” foods that I will eat from frozen. This reminds me of childhood, I don’t why…
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Yep…what’s better than a big bowl of cheesy, bacony, mayonnaisy (new word) bowl of potatoes! I say, almost nothing! This dish is simple, but so full of flavor. I boiled red potatoes with the skin on, you can peel them if you like or use peeled Idaho potatoes. After boiling the potatoes we cook them…
Blue Cheese Bacon Fries
I have the perfect gourmet football food for you! Yes, we have wings, and dips and all that good stuff…but, some of use like to take things to another level. My gourmet Blue Cheese Bacon Fries is perfect for the gourmet foodie lover. I was on Pinterest today and saw a pin from my foodie…
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Four Cheeses
Why make Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese in a Crock-Pot Slow Cooker when you can just make it on top of the stove you ask? Because, it’s possible people…it can be done! Sit back and watch Slow Cooker magic happen. First, I started with loads and loads of cheese…and then more cheese. I wanted…
Super Bowl Party Dips!!!
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!! It’s that time again people…Dip TIME! I need to keep things real simple today, let’s just focus on the task at hand, making great dip! I’ve listed my top 9 Super Bowl Party Dips to keep your party guest happy! Yes…the game is important, but nothing is more important…
Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Fries
It’s Slow Cooker Sunday folks! Yes…my favorite day of the week! I look forward to the opportunity to share with you each week a new slow cooker recipe. Oh, don’t forget I have a KitchenAid giveaway (entry below). Today, I present Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Fries…and NO…the fries are NOT going in the Crock-Pot…
Sesame Chicken Egg Rolls and a KitchenAid Giveaway
I am going through an Asian food phase if you haven’t noticed. I think I’ve cooked Asian food at least 5 times a week in the past month! I often go through phases in my cooking, sometimes I can’t stop cooking Italian food, and then Greek, and don’t forget Mexican…it happens in waves people…lol. I…
Green Bean Hash Brown Casserole
Great news people, not only do we have Green Bean Hash Brown Casserole we also have another giveaway (entry below)! I know Christmas is over, but it’s never to late for another giveaway. The wonderful people at Sucre is giving away King Cakes! image provided by Sucre Yes, King Cakes…The great news is that you…
Creole Contessa Recipes Top Eats of 2013
Creole Contessa Recipes Top Eats of 2013. Yes folks I have included my personal favorite recipes in one delicious section. Look no further than below and click a link to take a tour of food goodness! Also, while you’re checking out my top picks for 2013, don’t forget to enter the Kyvan foods giveaway (entry…
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham Hocks
Hello PEOPLE! We have a Vitamix winner!!!! Check below to see if you won! Now after giving away a Vitamix to 1 lucky winner, I decided I needed some savory beans in my life! O.K. I love beans, but what I love even more is a way to utilize my Crock-Pot Slow Cooker, which by…
Smothered Cabbage with Bacon
It’s the last day to enter the Vitamix Giveaway (entry below). It’s almost New Years Day and no southern kitchen would be caught without a big pot of smothered cabbage to bring in the New Year! I love cabbage and my delicious Smothered Cabbage with Bacon is one of my favorite side dishes to cook!…
Gouda Macaroni and Cheese
It cheese time, and my Gouda Macaroni and Cheese is delicious! This recipe is a request made by my Facebook Foodie Friends! Don’t forget you still have time to enter the Slap Ya Mama Giveaway (entry below)! When you blend a mixture of Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Jack, and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses, you’ve just created a…
Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup
It’s very cold out in the desert and what better to make me all warm and fuzzy then a big bowl of Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup! This is not you’re regular bland Cream of Broccoli Soup, this one is kicked up with some spicy Slap Ya Mama Seasonings…don’t forget the giveaway is still going…
Sausage Tater Tot Casserole
Things are about to get real spicy! People…we have a giveaway (entry below)! We’re also are cooking Sausage Tater Tot Casserole which is a must try! I am so excited about the giveaway this week, it’s non other than Louisiana’s own Slap Ya Mama Cajun Products! Let me briefly explain Slap Ya Mama spice…it’s da…
Cheesy Corn Casserole with Callies Pimento Cheese and Bacon
Countdown to Turkey Day! Yes people…it’s still countdown to Turkey Day! Today I present to you another delicious side for your Thanksgiving Festivities…my Cheesy Corn Casserole with you guessed it…BACON! Before we get to the cooking first I must tell you about the Pimento Cheese Spread. The wonderful people at Callie’s Charleston Biscuits was ever…
Creole Cornbread Stuffing with Andouille Sausage
Countdown to Turkey Day! I must start off by telling you how excited I am about today’s post. First, I created some moist, delicious stuffing that’s been kicked up with the addition of Andouille Sausage. Secondly, my choice for best smiling food blogger, and my foodie friend Ashley at Center Cut Cook is bringing over…
