Quick Weekday Gumbo!
I made this and am publishing it; because, you can find a gumbo recipe in all corners of the interwebs. However, I couldn’t find much in regards to recipes using the premade roux in a jar. While I wholeheartedly believe that the soul of a good gumbo is in the roux, I also know that not […]
Mushroom, Spinach and Chicken Risotto
I come from a long line of rice eaters. It’s really a central part of the Cajun diet. So, it’s no surprise that I enjoy a good risotto; seeing that I also have a heavy Italian Heritage. My wife is from the Midwest, where the staple carbohydrate is potato. I’ve enjoyed introducing her to some of the […]
Stuffed Chicken Parmigiana
This is a dish I used to make fairly often, for celebratory evenings. I guess I’ve just decided to dust off one of my old favorites for nostalgia sake. Not to mention this dish is elegant, absolutely delicious and always a home run. The scratch made red sauce alone is a timeless sauce. The spinach and artichoke stuffing is […]
Pasta E Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli, translates to pasta with beans. Like all bean dishes, there are countless recipes in circulation for it. In the case of this soup, some have tomato, some don’t. Some use pinto beans, some use red beans, some use white beans; and, some use a combination of all beans. I say this, to make the point that […]
New Orleans Crawfish Bread
This is the first dish that I want St Peter hand me when I get to the pearly gates. I’ve been known to stand in line at the Jazz and Heritage Festival for upwards of an hour just to get a small piece of this. This is simply my favorite meal of all. How can […]
Mahi and Shrimp Pour NOLA
I can’t stress enough how much I enjoy blackened seafood. Especially Mahi, Tuna and shrimp. This dish lends itself well to any blackened fish, with the blackened shrimp and the par boiled, fried potato. The sauce is rich and decadent, and packed with flavor. I’m always looking for a good seafood that will allow to make this […]
Breakfast Quesadillas
I love breakfast for dinner and I love making dishes that use leftovers. This combines the best of both worlds. While this recipe shows how to make a breakfast quesadilla with fresh sausage. The can easily be subbed out for any leftover protein you prefer; especially, something like carnitas or Carne Asada. This is also a […]
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Dijon Sauce
The Dijon and whole grain mustard adds so much flavor to this that it’s intoxicating. Let alone the fact that this is a great one skillet meal that’s quick, flavorful and fresh. You owe ir to yourself to give this a shot. The sauce lends itself to breast and legs as well. To make this you’ll need: Butter […]