Shrimp Ceviche includes jumbo shrimp marinated in a spicy tomato based sauce. Tossed with jalapenos, cucumbers, onions, avocados, cilantro, and tomatoes. This has become one of my favorite appetizers, or a quick and healthy snack. Since Summer moved away for college I’ve been able to enjoy all of my favorite seafood recipes. I often make…
Snacks
Fried Chicken Sandwich Asian Style
Who hasn’t heard about the cult following of Popeye’s Fried Chicken Sandwich? I decided to create a Fried Chicken Sandwich Asian Style! Crispy chicken, marinated and fried to perfection with an Asian slaw that adds the perfect crunch and twist to this delicious sandwich. All of this goodness placed on a buttery, toasted bun. I…
Chicken Strips Po’ Boys with Tyson®
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson® Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s football season and what better way to celebrate with family and friends then sharing some of my favorite game day eats? Thanks to the wonderful people at Tyson® and the help of Target…
Crab Cakes with Shrimp
These Crab Cakes with Shrimp are a family favorite recipe! This classic crab cake recipe has been updated to include lots of shrimp, buttery Ritz crackers, parsley, and spices. I am so excited about two things today! First, my Crab Cakes with Shrimp! Yes, I love a good seafood cake. Crab cakes are my favorite!…
Fruit Salad with Strawberry Pineapple Cheesecake Dip
It’s finally starting to heat up in this desert! We had such a cold extended winter in Las Vegas. When it gets hot I like to prepare easy dishes that keeps me cool. My Fruit Salad with Strawberry Pineapple Cheesecake Dip is the perfect cool down snack. First, I love fruit! The more fruit on…
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
I know everyone’s getting ready for the long holiday weekend? My Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect easy treat to make for your guest. No ice cream maker is required for this super easy no churn version. I love creamy ice cream. Often you buy ice cream and it’s harder than desired. You don’t…
Sweet Biscuits with Strawberry Jam
I love a fresh hot biscuit y’all! I grew up making these Sweet Biscuits with Strawberry Jam with my mama. My mama used to make fresh biscuits all of the time. Not only are these sweet biscuits easy to make my Strawberry Jam is even easier. All I did was take fresh strawberries and cooked…
Lemon Pudding Pound Cake
I will start by saying this is one of my most popular cakes that I make for my family. My Lemon Pudding Pound Cake has even made a believer out of my professional baking mama! I made this cake for my mama when she came to visit a couple of days ago. I make it…
Jalapeno Chicken Poppers
I’ve been meaning to share this recipe with y’all for months! You already know I had a few issues but all is well and I am glad I finally get to let ya’ in on one of my favorite snacks. My Jalapeno Chicken Poppers are da’ bomb! What’s not to love about lots of roasted…
Hummingbird Cake
Y’all!!! This cake! OMG, it’s so moist and delicious. Ya’ know I am not really into baking desserts but this Hummingbird Cake is my new favorite sweet treat. My mama gave me this recipe about fifteen years ago. Yes, my mama the professional baker. My mama is always giving me her recipes because she knows…
Pina Colada Cake
With Easter fast approaching I wanted to create a recipe that’s not only quick but super easy! My Pina Colada Cake is one dessert that want require you to make it days in advance like my mama use to do when I was a kid. During the holiday’s my family always started baking almost a…
Nacho Fry Bar with McCain Foods
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of McCain Foods. The opinions and text are all mine. #MyMcCainPotatoes #CollectiveBias It’s time to get game day ready! With the help of my local Walmart and the generosity of McCain® foods I am about to create a huge game day worthy spread! Canadian based…
Peach Cobbler Ice Cream
Although, the weather out here in Las Vegas is still confused…it want stop me from making ice cream! One day it’s 75 degrees, a couple of days later it’s 30 degrees. I figure my Peach Cobbler Ice Cream is still worthy of being made even though it’s about to rain. I am gonna enjoy my…
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Egg Rolls
The appetizer queen is at it again! These Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Egg Rolls are a must make y’all! Yes, I named myself the appetizer queen because I create some of the best appetizers around. Rumor has it that my appetizers aren’t really appetizers but meals hidden behind the term appetizer. My family and friends…
Tres Leches Bread Pudding
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this recipe with y’all! This Tres Leches Bread Pudding is one of my favorite desserts and ya’ already know I don’t eat many desserts. I usually only make it during the holidays because it makes me feel better about myself eating all of this deliciousness if it’s a special…
Peach Cobbler Empanadas
If you’ve been following me you already know I don’t make a lot of desserts. My Peach Cobbler Empanadas were created after I was preparing to make Jalapeno Cheddar Empanadas and realized I didn’t have jalapenos. The reason I don’t make lots of desserts is because my mama was a professional baker and growing up…
Muffuletta Dip
I’ll just get to the point about this Muffuletta Dip. If you love Italian meats this is the dip for you! I make this for my family and friends all of the time and it’s always a big hit! First, the ingredients. It’s loaded with provolone, sharp, and jack cheeses. The meats y’all! Salami, mortadella,…
Deep Dish Peach Cobbler
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Korean Hot Chicken Nuggets
I am back with an all new recipe people! I know it’s been a minute since I last posted a new recipe but my Korean Hot Chicken Nuggets will make up for it! I love spicy food and this hot nuggets are the perfect meal to satisfy my spicy cravings. Before we get into this…
Crawfish Cheese Bread
All I can say is YUM YUM!!!! Crawfish Cheese Bread is my all time favorite stuffed bread! It’s like biting into a big, cheesy, seafoody, stuffed bread of pure-d-goodness. I just love stuffed bread because it’s something about when the cheese explodes into your mouth after the first bite that just makes me one happy…
