Since the weather is kind of a comedy punchline in the south we choose to have our own seasons. So let me introduce you to the four seasons of south Louisiana: Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish, and Oyster. I guess you can…
Momma’s Corn Soup
November 14, 2019
CORN. It’s probably the most versatile vegetable you’ll find in your pantry or in the freezer. The uses are endless and there certainly isn’t a lack of scrumptious recipes to be found. The thing about corn though is that it’s…
Southern Stuffed Bell Peppers
November 1, 2019
Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets slightly giddy when you see a mound of beautiful peppers at the supermarket?? And when they’re on sale, well let’s just say, my buggy gets quite colorful! This post may…
Homemade Chicken & Dumplings
September 8, 2019
While I didn’t grow up eating chicken & dumplings, it was my husband’s favorite. His grandmother made dumplings for him while he was growing up and his mother continued the tradition so you can imagine this brings back some yummy…
Cajun Red Beans & Sausage
September 2, 2019
Being from the south, we have lots of traditions. When I say ‘traditions’, I don’t mean just something my momma did and now I do it, I’m talking about generations of the way things are done! And when it comes…
Smothered Pork Steaks with Onion Gravy
August 8, 2019
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please see my full disclosure. I don’t want to sound like Emeril, but let me tell you like he tells it … PORK FAT RULES! And not just the fat, but…
Cajun Hushpuppies
July 26, 2019
Nope, there isn’t a whole lot that I can say other than YUM! These little balls of flavor can’t help but be a perfect side to so many different meals. Stew, beans, fried fish, baked salmon, etc etc etc. Slap…
Shrimp Creole
July 25, 2019
There are many perks of being from south Louisiana, one is having access to so many wonderful types of seafood. I have always loved going down the bayou and seeing the shrimp boats come in with their catches! Those are…