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Jambalaya

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Laissez les bon temp rouler, Cookies! It’s carnival season in Louisiana and we’re excited! Mardi Gras is one week away! It’s one of the best times to be here in the Boot state! So much culture, lively spirits, love, and AMAZING FOOD! Which brings us to today’s recipe…Jambalaya!

I wish I could have each of you in my kitchen to smells this stuff! It’s heavenly! Chicken, sausage, the Holy Trinity, rice, shrimp…omg! It’s goodness! And pretty easy to make!

The key to cooking the rice perfectly is to not open that lid! The steam is what cooks the rice. It can definitely stand on its own, but add a salad and/or some white beans, and honey, you’ve got a meal! Don’t forget the king cake!!

Love,

B.Coop

1-2 lbs chicken thighs (bone in)

1 lb sausage (sliced )

1 lb shrimp

1 green bell pepper

1 onion

2 stalks of celery

2 T garlic

1 T tomato paste

1 1/2 cup parboiled rice

3 cups chicken stock

cajun spices

Season chicken well Add it to a pot (preferably a dutch oven) all with half of the chopped veggies Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil Low heat and simmer until chicken is cooked Remove chicken and coarsely shred Reserve stock In the same pot, brown the sausage Add in the remaining veggies, except garlic, and saute for 5 mins Now, stir in the garlic Add the tomato paste and stir Add the chicken and chicken stock Bring to a boil Stir in the rice Turn the heat to LOW and cover. Do NOT uncover until after 20-25 mins. NO peeking! Taste and adjust seasoning if needed Add in shrimp Stir gently and turn off heat. The residual heat with cook the shrimp Once shrimp are pink allow the jambalaya to stand for 5 mins before serving Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Shrimp, Crab, and Corn Bisque

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I asked my Facebook Cookies if they wanted a Jambalaya or Bisque recipe this week. Bisque won hands down! So, here it is!

Easier than you thought, right?? And it will taste even better the next day! I don’t use potatoes in this recipe. But, you can if you’d like. And please don’t use artificial crab! Do NOT do it!! You need real blue crab. You can find it at a seafood market or in the seafood section of the grocery store. 

I like soup with some BODY. I don’t like thin, watery soups. So, the light roux makes all of the different. If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll love this bisque!

Love,

B. Coop

Shrimp, Crab, and Corn Bisque
Serves 5
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb shrimp
  2. 8-16 oz lump blue crab meat
  3. 1 can creamed corn
  4. 1 can whole kernel corn (drained)
  5. 1 diced yellow onion
  6. 1 bunch green onions
  7. 4 T butter
  8. 3 T all purpose flour
  9. 3 cups chicken or shrimp stock
  10. 2 cups half and half
  11. 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  12. 1 T each of onion and garlic powder
  13. 2 T or to taste cajun spices
  14. 2 tsp liquid crab boil
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot
  2. Add in onions and saute until tender (reserve some green onions to garnish)
  3. Sprinkle in flour and stir
  4. Add in spices and 1/4 of crab meat
  5. Pour in stock, stir, and bring to a gentle boil
  6. Add in cream cheese and stir until it melts
  7. Add in the corn
  8. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins
  9. Pour in the half & half
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning
  11. Toss shrimp in liquid crab boil then add them into the pot
  12. Simmer until shrimp are pink
  13. Gently add in the remaining crab meat
  14. Simmer on low for 5-7 mins
  15. Garnish with green onions
  16. Enjoy!
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Crawfish Alfredo

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It’s okay to get lost in this sauce….just in time for V-Day!!

My Crawfish Alfredo Recipe is bomb! Most of my best recipes are beautiful accidents. So, a little background on this dish. March 2016, my town and the surrounding areas were literally underwater. A massive flood! So, many lost homes, clothing, etc. But, thank God lives were spared! During this time, roads were closed, so I was trapped inside. Boredom led me to my kitchen, per usual, and this baby was born….


Keep in mind that short-cut extruded pastas like penne, rigatoni, and cavatappi absorb more sauce, so double this recipe if you’re using any of those. Oh and top with chopped green onions. Hope you try and like this!

Love, 

B. Coop

 

Easy Crawfish Alfredo
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 celery stalk
  2. 1/2 yellow onion
  3. 1/2 green bell pepper
  4. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  5. 1 pound crawfish tails
  6. 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
  7. 2 teaspoons flour
  8. 2 1/2 cups half and half
  9. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  10. 1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
  11. 2 tablespoons Liquid crab boil
  12. onion and garlic powder to taste
  13. Cajun spices
  14. 1 pound pasta your choice
  15. chopped green onions garnish
Instructions
  1. Finely chop veggies
  2. Melt butter and saute veggies
  3. Add garlic
  4. Sprinkle in flour and spices
  5. Stir well until flour dissolves into the butter
  6. Add in half and half
  7. Simmer until it starts to thicken; do not bring to a boil
  8. Add in cheese
  9. Season crawfish with cajun spices and liquid crab boil
  10. Add crawfish to the sauce
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning
  12. Serve over pasta
  13. Garnish and enjoy!!
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Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs

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Cookies, our month of slow cooking is coming to a close. Don’t frown! We’ll still break out the crock pot more than we did last year! But, we’re closing with a bang. Easy, bbq meatballs! Down here, everyone refers to them as “Swedish meatballs”. This has annoyed me forever! Swedish meatballs are a totally different animal. Well, recipe. See…

Easy, right? Told ya! And you can half, double, or triple this recipe to meet your needs. I’ll share my BBQ recipe with you at a later date. For now, use your favorite store bought bottle.

I HATE using the precooked meatballs in the bag. I have trust issues, so I season, roll, and cook my own. But, hey, if you’re in to that bag, buy the bag! Sometime about that texture I just don’t enjoy. 

Thanks for hanging with me this month! I appreciate all of the slow cooking recipe requests. Keep em coming!

Love,

B. Coop

Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs
Yields 50
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Meatballs
  1. 2 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
  2. 2 T cajun seasoning
  3. 1 T onion powder
  4. 1 tsp garlic powder
  5. 1 tsp Accent seasoning
  6. 2 T Worcestershire sauce
  7. 1 egg
  8. 3 T water
  9. 12 oz Grape jelly
  10. 12 oz BBQ sauce
  11. 1/2 sliced green bell pepper
  12. 1/2 sliced onion
  13. cooked meatballs (about 50)
Meatballs
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. Season meat and roll into small balls
  3. Place in baking pan and bake 15-20 mins or until completely cooked
  4. Drain grease and set meatballs aside
  5. Mix jelly and BBQ together in the slow cooker
  6. Add in meatballs, peppers, and onions.
  7. Stir.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hrs or on HIGH 3-4 hrs
  9. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

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I’ve been craving steak! Very seasoned, juicy steak. Oh, and something simple, of course. Therefore, in honor of Taco Tuesday, I’m making steak fajitas. And, since we’re still observing Slow Cooking month, I’m doing it in my crockpot. Very, very easy, Cookies. You can even use store bought fajita meat and seasoning if you’d like. But, why would you when mine is better? Come on, nah!

See, EASY and flavor PACKED!!! Pile on your favorite toppings! Then serve with with soft, warm tortillas, or ditch the bread and put it all in a bowl like I do! Slow Cooking month is almost over! Send me your recipe requests!!

Love,

B. Coop

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
Serves 6
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Ingredients
  1. 2 lb thinly sliced flank or skirt steak
  2. 1 sliced onion
  3. 3 sliced bell peppers
  4. 2 minced garlic cloves
  5. 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  6. 8 ounces of salsa
  7. 1/2 a lime
Fajita seasoning
  1. 1/2 tsp chili powder
  2. 1 tsp onion powder
  3. 1 tsp cumin
  4. 1/2 tsp paprika
  5. 1 tsp brown sugar
  6. 2 tsp salt
  7. 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  8. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Toss steak in Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and 1/2 fajitas seasoning
  2. Add half veggie mixture to the bottom of slow cooker
  3. Pour in the salsa
  4. Add in the steak and top with the remaining veggies and seasoning
  5. Squeeze in lime juice
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 HRS or on HIGH for 3 HRS
  7. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings
  8. Enjoy!
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Sweet Cornbread

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Taking a quick break from slow cooking recipes to make my dad his favorite…Sweet Cornbread! This man loves cornbread!! But, I’m making him work for it this time! He’s doing my voice over! 

 

This man is a character. But, this cornbread is easy and heavenly! It’ll be done in less time than it would take you to run out and grab a box of cornbread mix from the store. You can do it! So easy and completely homemade! Try it for yourself!

Oh, want to see more Pops? Check out the “Who’s Coop” tab.

Love, 

B. Coop

 

Sweet Cornbread
Serves 6
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Cook Time
25 min
Cook Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup cornmeal
  2. 1 cup self-rising flour
  3. 2/3 cup sugar
  4. 1 egg
  5. 1 cup milk
  6. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  7. pinch of salt
  8. 2 T butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Mix all ingredients, excluding the butter, in a bowl.
  3. Pour into a buttered 9 inch cast iron skillet or oven safe pan
  4. Bake for 25 mins
  5. Rub butter over the top while hot
  6. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pie Pot Soup

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Chicken Pot Pie just got real! And easy! The creaminess is pure comfort. Soooooo easy to make! Watch!

I’m enjoying this month of slow cooking. My poor slow cooker is all confused. Like, girl, when did you decide to put me to work! lol It’s making me lazy! Just throwing everything in one pot, putting on the lid, and going about my business has been a game changer for me. 

Feel free to use any veggies you’d like. Pearl onions, corn, green beans, hey, it’s your Crock pot! I hope you enjoy this one! And keep the recipe requests coming in!

Love, 

B. Coop

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Pie Pot Soup
Serves 5
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb chicken breast cut into pieces
  2. 1/2 of an onion dice
  3. 22 oz can cream of chicken
  4. 1 10 oz can cream of chicken and mushroom
  5. 1/2 pint of heavy whipping cream
  6. 1/2 cup milk
  7. 1 cup sliced carrots
  8. 3 peeled and diced potatoes
  9. 2 celery stalks
  10. 1 pie crust sheet
  11. 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning Blend
  1. 1 T Cajun seasoning
  2. 1 tsp Onion powder
  3. 1 tsp Garlic powder
  4. 1 T Accent seasoning
  5. 1 T thyme
Instructions
  1. Dice chicken breast and add to slow cooker
  2. Add in onion, soups, milk, cream, seasoning blend, and veggies (excluding peas)
  3. Cook on LOW for 6 hrs or on HIGH for 3 hrs
  4. Taste and season as needed
  5. Add in peas and cook for an additional 10-15 mins on HIGH
  6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  7. Brush crust with melted butter
  8. Bake crust for 20 mins.
  9. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken

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I’m over here excited! Just jubilant ya hear me?! Why you ask? Well, for one, I’m posting a second recipe this week! You guys know I’m NEVER this productive. And, most importantly, I’m beyond myself, because this chicken just blessed my soul! My WHOLE soul! Chile, you know I love a good sauce! But, Honey, this sauce right here?! Mannnnn….just try it!

I’m LOVING this slow cooking month! I hope you guys are finding these recipes helpful. This one has to be my new favorite. The sweet and tangy chicken will literally fall apart if you breathe on it. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, but it’s just good. lol

You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs and add some red pepper flakes for a little heat. Have it your way! But, definitely give it a try!

Love,
B. Coop

Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken
Serves 6
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Ingredients
  1. 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  2. 1/2 green pepper (sliced)
  3. 1 T onion powder
  4. 1 T Accent seasoning
  5. 1 T minced garlic
  6. 1 tsp minced ginger
  7. 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  8. 1/2 cup ketchup
  9. 1 cup brown sugar
  10. 1/3 cup soy sauce
  11. 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  12. 3 T honey
  13. 1 T apple cider vinegar
To thicken
  1. 1 T cornstarch
  2. 1 T water
  3. green onions for garnish
Instructions
  1. Pat chicken dry well
  2. Season with onion powder and Accent
  3. Add green peppers and chicken to the slow cooker
  4. In a bowl, whisk all remaining ingredients together (Except green onions)
  5. Pour over chicken and peppers
  6. Cook on high for 3-4 hrs or on low 6-7 hrs
  7. Whisk cornstarch and water together
  8. Pour into the slow cooker and stir
  9. Garnish with green onions
  10. Serve with rice
  11. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Beef, Soups
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Still rollin’ out these slow cooker recipes for my Cookies! Next up, Beef Stew. Correction: THE BEST BEEF STEW! No seriously! My beef stew recipe is like the Beyonce of beef stew recipes. Sooorrry! I ain’t sorry! Okay, stay focused Coop! Y’all know Bey triggers me. Back to the stew…

I’m often asked what’s my favorite thing to cook. This is it! I love, love, LOVE making stews. Just the combination of amazing flavor and tender meats with fresh veggies….ugh! I love it! I hope you will too! Oh! And this is a redo recipe. I posted a slow cooker beef stew recipe last year, but I wasn’t happy with it. I had to revisit it for you. And, this one is a winner! Praise the Lord! Okay, now go plug up the crock pot and get to cookin’!

Love, 

B. Coop

Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Serves 5
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Ingredients
  1. 1 chuck roast cut into 1 inch chunks
  2. 1 T olive or vegetable oil
  3. 1/2 diced onion
  4. 2-3 chopped celery stalks
  5. 3-4 peeled and chopped potatoes
  6. 1 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  7. 1/2 cup of flour
  8. 1 tsp each of onion and garlic powder
  9. 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  10. 1 tsp tomato paste
  11. 1/2 cup red wine
  12. 1 1/2 cup beef broth
  13. 2 sprigs of thyme
  14. salt and pepper to taste (of course I used Cajun seasoning instead)
Instructions
  1. Season beef and pour Worcestershire sauce evenly onto meat
  2. Toss beef in 1/3 cup of flour; shake off excess
  3. Heat oil in skillet and brown beef on both sides; 1 min per side. Brown in batches. Do not crowd the skillet.
  4. Remove and add to slow cooker
  5. Add in onions and a teaspoon more oil if necessary
  6. Once onions are translucent, sprinkle in the remaining flour and stir for 30 sec
  7. Add in tomato paste, stir.
  8. Pour in the red wine.
  9. Heat until it simmers and starts to thicken.
  10. Once all of the fond (brown bits at the bottom of the skillet) are loosened, pour mixture into the slow cooker
  11. Add the veggies, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth into the slow cooker.
  12. Cook on low for 8-10 hrs or on high for 4 hrs.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
  14. Enjoy!
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Loaded Potato Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker Version Included)

Recipes, Soups
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So, Louisiana finally decided to have a winter! YAAAAAAY!!! Chile, I had to hurry up and make my soup for you before Summer returns next week. Seriously, we were wearing flip flops for Christmas. I can’t express how excited I am to make this Loaded Potato Soup for my Cookies! 

I’m challenging myself to give you guys slow cooker recipes this whole month! Yes, babies!! I’ve gotten your emails and messages for more “Crock pot recipes”. You know, I gotcha!

You can definitely use this recipe and make the soup on the stove for a shorter cooking time. Just make the roux, add in the liquids and potatoes, simmer for 25-30 mins, throw on some toppings, and ya done! This recipe is just plain simple. And the taste….lawwwwwd! Just make it and see for yourself. 

Love,

B. Coop

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
Serves 6
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Ingredients
  1. 4 cups (peeled and diced) potatoes
  2. 5 slices of bacon (chopped)
  3. 1/2 onion (diced)
  4. 4 cups chicken broth
  5. 1 cups milk
  6. 1/3 cup flour
  7. 1 T bacon grease
  8. 2 T butter
  9. 1 tsp each onion and garlic powder
  10. salt and pepper to taste
  11. 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
Garnish
  1. bacon crumbles
  2. sour cream
  3. shredded cheese
  4. green onions or chives
Instructions
  1. Add potatoes, onions, broth, and spices to the slow cooker
  2. Stir well
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hrs or on high for 4 hrs
  4. Fry bacon, remove, and put aside for garnish.
  5. Drain grease reserving about 1 T in pan
  6. Add butter and melt
  7. Whisk in flour
  8. Pour in milk and whisk to prevent clumping
  9. Heat until mixture begins to thicken
  10. Pour mixture into slow cooker and stir well
  11. Cover and cook on high for 20-30 mins
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
  13. Add in 1 cup of cheese
  14. Stir and serves with toppings of choice
  15. Enjoy!
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Stove Top Version

Russet Potatoes are my favorite in this recipe. I prefer a chunky soup, so I opt to cut the potatoes in 1/2 inch chunks.
Bacon is the foundation of the flavor of this soup! Bacon grease is our friend! I used it to saute the onions and garlic. Then add a little butter for the roux.
My cheese of choice is New York Sharp Cheddar! But, use your favor cheddar. Always buy the block and shred it yourself. Much better results!
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Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes diced in 1/2 inch chunks
  • 6-8 slices of bacon chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 4 T butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives or green onions to garnish

Instructions

  1. In a stockpot, add in the bacon pieces and fry
  2. Once the bacon is crisp, remove and drain it on paper towels; set aside
  3. Add the onions and sauté them in the bacon grease until translucent
  4. Add in garlic; sauté for 30 secs
  5. Toss in the butter and allow it to melt
  6. Whisk in the flour until it’s no longer visible; about 1 min
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, half & half, and milk
  8. Bring to a simmer
  9. Stir in the onion and garlic powders and Italian seasoning
  10. Carefully add in the diced potatoes
  11. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 mins or until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir often.
  12. Taste and add salt and pepper to as needed
  13. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, and 3/4 of the bacon
  14. When the cheese melts, turn off the heat.
  15. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Top each serving with the remaining bacon, sour cream, cheese, and chives