Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz rotini 2 Tb olive oil 1 Tb butter 6 oz andouille sausage 3 green onions 2 celery stalks 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp 16-20 size 1 Tb blackening seasoning* 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tb tomato paste ½ C cream 4 oz cream cheese ½ C pasta water 1 tsp … Read more

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined) Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning) 1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano 2 tablespoons Olive oil 6 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage (thinly sliced) 10 ounces fettuccine pasta ½ yellow onion (thinly sliced) 1 red bell pepper (thinly … Read more

BEST BLOOMING ONION EVER

Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise ¾ tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish sauce ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon dried … Read more

LOW-CARB BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

A cheeseburger for dinner is a favorite of every child. Just don’t tell them that this one is a healthy version! This is my son’s favorite supper recipe, and he’s just 13 years old. It’s also his favorite dish, which he intends to prepare on a weekly basis on his cooking night (yes, each of … Read more

Marinated, Cucumbers, Onions, & Tomatoes

Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad is the ideal summer serving of mixed greens. It’s both sweet and tart and the new freshness of the cucumbers and onions can’t be beat. This late spring serving of mixed greens is a basic combination of oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper alongside cut cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. … Read more

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS: 9 hard-boiled eggs, peeled1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sweet relish2 teaspoons yellow mustard1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperSmoked paprika, for sprinkling18 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chacheres (note that some brands of seasoning contain more salt than others) … Read more

Hot Jezebel Dip

This is a wonderful hot-sweet appetizer that guests always love — much to their surprise! It’s great for all occasions, winter and summer. You can adjust the ingredients based on whether you like it more hot or more sweet, and you can make sugar free, fat free versions, too! I got this recipe from my … Read more

Mini Louisiana Natchitoches Meat Pies

Ingredients Ingredients Filling 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 1/2 lbs ground sausage hot 1 C chopped green onions all of the onion 1 Tbsp salt 1 tsp. coarse black pepper 1 tsp. red pepper 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/3 C all purpose flour Crust (double the recipe to match the filling) 2 1/2 C self-rising flour 1/3 C heaping shortening 1 egg beaten 3/4 C milk Instructions Directions Filling Combine beef and sausage, onions, and seasoning in skillet and … Read more

Crispy Butter Chicken

Crispy butter chicken is an easy oven baked fried chicken with just a few ingredients in 30 minutes that your kids will LOVE! This is an easy recipe to make on weeknights or when you don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking. Crunchy, crispy and with a rich taste you’d swear comes from … Read more

CRUSTLESS TOMATO PIE RECIPE

This crustless tomato pie has been one of my family’s favorites for years. It is very delightful and pretty easy to whip up fast. The perfect pizza to serve for brunch, lunch, or dinner. With an Italian flair from the fresh herbs and mozzarella cheese that brings everything together! This easy crustless tomato pie recipe … Read more

CLASSIC CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF ON TOAST

INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 oz. dried beef, cut into strips 1 tsp black pepper 4 tbsp butter Texas toast slices (or biscuits, if desired) 3 c whole milk 1/3 c flour INSTRUCTIONS Place a cast-iron skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add butter and allow it to melt. Add the flour, then … Read more

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES, AND ZUCCHINI

INGREDIENTS 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 c white wine or chicken broth 1 pound Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy will work) 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 3/4-pound rigatoni 3 tbsp tomato paste 3 tbsp olive oil 2 small zucchinis, diced A handful of fresh basil, chopped 2 c grape tomatoes 1 large … Read more

Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp

Ingredients:1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), melted3 cloves garlic, minced (my addition)1 packet of Good Seasons Italian all natural seasoning1 1/2 lemon, sliced into circles1 Tbs. dried parsley leaves1 tsp. black pepper, ground Directions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced … Read more