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…
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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…
Steak and Sausage Hash
Leftover Goodies! Hash is one of those dishes that can take on a life of it’s own. If you have some leftovers and some potatoes you can create a hash out of this world! My Baby Girl cooked her dad a beautiful rib eye for Father’s Day, hence the steak added to the hash. Then…
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…
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…
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…
Hot Spicy BBQ Shrimp
I LUV BIG SHRIMP! Happy Memorial Day People! Yes, once again, I am grilling. I love being outside and I love the sun and that means I love a good barbeque. Today is all about my Hot Spicy BBQ Shrimp. You all know Big Goo by now, but what you don’t know is Big Goo…
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
If you have been following my site, you already know, I love salads. I know from the appearance of my blog you would think I only eat bacon, butter, more bacon. Not true! Now, although I do love those things, let’s be a little realistic, we can’t eat bacon everyday. I know, sad, huh?…
Applewood Smoked Chicken Kabobs
Grilling Time! Grilling Time! I have put my Mother’s Day present to great use. I have grilled everyday and I just love it! I decided that I wanted to grill some Kabobs today. I just bought some new Applewood Smoked Salt and it smells delicious. If you have never used smoked salt, it’s a must…
Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Rather you bake it or cook the stove top method, Mac and Cheese is just plain delicious. Traditionally when I ate stovetop Mac and Cheese with bacon it came out of a box. Yes, I am guilty of fixing stove top Mac out of a box. Hey,…
Thick and Chunky Potato Salad
Summer Time EATS! It’s almost officially Summer and I am getting ready to cook up some tasty eats. As you probably already figured out, I love potatoes. I love potato salad even more. You can’t grill without having potato salad as a side dish. This dish is so simple, the key to it…
Tuscan Tomato Soup with Creole Croutons
The Road to Mother’s Day Part III! Day 3 people, of The Road to Mother’s Day! We already created a Goat Cheese Steak Salad with a Tangelo Vinaigrette and Pan Grilled Chipotle Steak and Eggs. Today I decided as a mom, I wanted some nice hearty soup. I love soup and their…
Goat Cheese Steak Salad with a Tangelo Vinaigrette
Road to Mothers Day Part I! It’s that time of year again, Mother’s Day! I decided over the next few days to create a few recipes that can be prepared quickly for the favorite mother in your life. I am a mom, and I love salad so the first thing on my list…
Smoked Chopped Chicken Salad
Eating Light! After 7 days of rich, tasty, Cajun food, I had to create a light meal to eat today. Salad being one of my favorite foods to eat, was the perfect choice. Now, I am not just talking about a plain, boring, salad. I am talking about a Smoked Chopped Chicken Salad. And yes…
Smothered Cabbage with Bacon Cajun Week Day 3!
Cajun Week Day 3! It’s already day 3 of Cajun Week and the food fun is just beginning. I am truly having a wonderful time eating, and creating some fun Cajun recipes. You already know how much I love a good meal, and this smothered cabbage is no different. First off, I will start by…
Creole Fried Corn with Shrimp! Cajun Week Day 1
Cajun Week Day 1 Hello everyone, great things are happening this week. Creole Contessa and Feed Your Soul Too are both celebrating Cajun Week. For the next seven days, we will be sharing on both our sites, wonderful southern dishes. Creole Fried Corn is a southern staple. Today I decided to make one of my…
Creole Salmon Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Peppers
SMART SALAD! Yes, everyone, I love salad! I believe I told you this before. I love my veggies. And yes, I cook bacony (new word), buttery, cheesy, dishes. Which are fine and good, in moderation. But some days, I just want a nice, FLAVORFUL, salad. I always start my salads with Organic greens. Why, you…
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
SPICY!!! OK people, today is the day…what day is it? It’s the day I take my macaroni and cheese and turn it into a hot wing! Yep, I love hot wings, I love cheese, yes, I know, you know, I just love food! I started with some chicken breast, sliced into tenders. You can purchase…
Quick Creole Shrimp and Beans
Shrimp Baby Shrimp! I wanted to cook something quick, simple, tasty, and a little bit spicy today. I did not have time to do my daily grocery run, so I went with what I had in stock. I always have shrimp, it’s a southern thang, and I always have bacon (don’t tell) and veggies are…
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…
