Pimento Pão de Queijo
One of my first introductions to Brazilian food was pão de queijo. The initial bite and subsequent transcendence was akin to the medley...
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Jan 24, 2021
Creole Green Rice
Continuing with my theme of Mardi Gras colors, I let today’s inspiration be green. Green is another one of the three Mardi Gras colors,...
Jan 23, 2021
Sautéed Purple Cabbage
Mardi Gras means different things to different people. To some, it’s an invitation for bacchanal before Lent. To others, it’s a chance to...
Dec 15, 2020
Kremas Cream Pie
While eggnog generally steals the spotlight for holiday drinks, there are some other worthy, and in my opinion, tastier, contenders. Some...
Oct 14, 2020
Spooky Sprinkle Cinnamon Cookies
Is there another holiday that can beat Halloween? Pumpkins, costumes, sweets, and festivities galore, I'm convinced that Halloween is the...
Oct 7, 2020
Hot Honey Sweet Potato Wings
I'm pretty much a traditionalist when it comes to sauced chicken wings. I usually stick to buffalo sauce, but sometimes my taste buds...
Sep 25, 2020
Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers
If I had to choose one underappreciated meal from my childhood, it'd be stuffed peppers. I just didn't get the appeal of a baked...
Sep 23, 2020
Just Enough Cinnamon Rolls
I was never big on breakfast growing up, but I always had a soft spot for cinnamon rolls. Still do! A compact pastry square that's toasty...
Aug 27, 2020
Angel Biscuits
How does an angel get its wings? In the case of angel biscuits, it's through three different leavening agents: yeast, baking powder and...
Aug 26, 2020
Van Van Chicken
If you know anything about conjure from the Crescent City, then you know about Van Van oil. Van Van is the old school conjure oil that...
Jul 25, 2020
Creole Stuffed Turkey Wings
When people think about Creole cuisine, they often think of the staples: gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée. While they're all delicious,...
Jun 11, 2020
Green Gumbo Shakshuka
Today was one of those days where I wanted something that reminded me of childhood. I was also looking for a weekday brunch vibe. While...
Jun 4, 2020
Watermelon Cucumber Juice
Two of my favorite snacks are watermelon and cucumbers. I usually make fresh pineapple juice, but I was craving something different. I...
Apr 10, 2020
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
I grew up with jambalaya being a regular weeknight meal. It was my mom's favorite Creole dish, so I was accustomed to the scent wafting...
Mar 31, 2020
Lavender Tea Cakes
When I think of old Southern delights, I think of tea cakes. Tea cakes are likely the comfort food your granny thinks of when she thinks...
Feb 6, 2020
Peri-Peri Sauce
Before there was buffalo sauce, there was peri-peri. Peri-peri is a beautiful blend of hot and sweet peppers, citrus, onions, and spices....
Dec 9, 2019
Texas Beef Chili
When it gets nice and cold, I usually crave a hearty stew or soup. Gumbo is a labor of love that I usually save for special occasions, so...
Nov 4, 2019
Prosperity Millet Salad
As someone who likes to cook regularly, I hate to admit when I'm stumped on what to make next. I have several recipes stored in my...
Sep 8, 2019
Skillet Shrimp and Okra
Even though summer doesn’t technically end til September 23rd, I’ve always felt like Labor Day marks the end of summer. While fall is my...
Aug 18, 2019
Creole Calas
The first dish on the blog explores a nearly forgotten Creole classic. These spiced rice fritters make a sweet breakfast or snack.
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