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Blueberry Banana Pancakes

The Lighter Side, Vegetarian
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I was asked for a healthy pancake recipe that doesn’t taste “healthy”. Healthy and pancake used together in a sentence boggles my mind. But, then you want me to make it taste like it’s 1,000 calories?! Angel from Mississippi, you’re playing with me!! But, i’ll try anything for my Cookies! I hope this was what you’re looking for. Blueberry Banana Pancakes. banana-pancakes Never used a banana for pancakes before, but it wasn’t half bad. And I added a little flax seed, cause it sounds healthy. These were pretty dang delicious. Didn’t feel as guilty as I do when I leave Ihop after eating these bad boys. Enjoy!

Love,

B. Coop

Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Yields 6
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Cook Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 bananas
  2. 1/2 cup blueberries (thaw if frozen)
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 1 cup of almond or rice milk
  5. 1 cup whole wheat flour
  6. 1 tsp baking powder
  7. 1 tsp ground flax seeds
Instructions
  1. Mash the bananas
  2. Add milk and eggs
  3. Whisk well
  4. Add in all dry ingredients
  5. Mix. Do not over mix. Batter should be a little lumpy
  6. Fold in the blueberries
  7. Allow batter to rest for 5 mins
  8. Heat and spray your skillet
  9. Fry using 1/4 of batter for each pancake
  10. Enjoy!
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Crawfish Mac and Cheese

Louisiana Favorites, Pasta, Recipes
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Lobster mac and cheese is delightful. But, here in Louisiana, crawfish is king, baby! I wanted to show you how I make easy, quick, and cheap mac and cheese! But, crawfish were on sale at the store, so ding, ding…crawfish mac and cheese!crawfish-mac-and-cheese Watch me tease you….

 

Easy right? It’s completely sinful, but God is sooo good! So, is this recipe. Try it. 

Love,

B.Coop

Crawfish Mac and Cheese
Serves 6
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Cook Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb crawfish tails
  2. 1 lb elbow macaroni
  3. 1 1/2 cans of evaporated milk
  4. 1 tablespoon of onion and bell pepper (finely chopped)
  5. 3 tablespoons of butter
  6. water for boiling
  7. salt
  8. white black pepper
  9. 2 cups American cheese
  10. 1 cup of Fontina cheese (shredded)
  11. 1/3 bread crumbs
  12. Cajun spices
  13. onion and garlic powders
  14. 1 teaspoon liquid crab boil
Instructions
  1. Boil macaroni until al dente
  2. Drain but do no rinse
  3. Add butter and milk
  4. Bring to a simmer
  5. Add cheese
  6. Stir until cheese melts
  7. Season with salt and white pepper to taste
  8. Thaw and drain crawfish
  9. Season with cajun spices, onion, and garlic powder
  10. Melt 1 tsp of butter in skillet
  11. pour in breadcrumps
  12. Saute for 1 minute then remove
  13. Add in 1 more tsp of butter
  14. Melt butter and add onion and bell peppers
  15. Saute until tender
  16. Add crawfish, liquid crab boil, and stir until heated
  17. Add crawfish mixture to mac and cheese
  18. Pour into an oven safe dish
  19. Top with fontina and bread crumbs
  20. Bake at 350 degrees F until cheese melts
  21. Enjoy!
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Salisbury Steak

Beef, Recipes
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As a child, yeah we’re going down memory lane for a sec, so bear with me. I considered Salisbury steak boring and completely unappealing. You know, it NEVER looked as good inside the frozen dinner box as the picture did outside. That’s a whole other story and life lesson. Any who, now that I’m a grooooown woman *Beyonce voice* I know a little bit about flavors. So, I’m redeeming the Salisbury steak! Super savory! Won’t take long at all. See, I’ll prove it!

Look, don’t skip the mushrooms!! Well, unless you’re allergic then don’t play yourself. 

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Love,

B. Coop

Salisbury Steak with Onion And Mushroom Gravy
Serves 6
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Steak
  1. 2 lbs ground chuck or turkey
  2. 2 tablespoons cajun spices
  3. 1 tablespoon each of Accent, onion, and garlic powders
  4. 1/3 cup of water
  5. 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs
  6. 1/3 cup of Worcestershire Sauce (Yes, I'm winging these measurements. 1/3 feels right tho)
  7. 1 egg
Gravy
  1. 1 sliced onion
  2. sliced mushrooms
  3. 1 tablespoon butter
  4. 2 tablespoons of flour
  5. 1 1/2 cup beef broth
  6. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Add all steak ingredients together in a bowl
  2. Mix and shape into 6 ovals
  3. Heat a skillet on medium heat
  4. Sear each patty 4-5 mins on each side
  5. Remove patties and fat; leave meat drippings
  6. Add in veggies and butter
  7. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt
  8. Saute for 6 mins.
  9. Stir in flour until it's no longer visible
  10. Pour in broth
  11. Bring to a simmer
  12. Add in meat
  13. Simmer for 15 mins or until meat is cooked
  14. Taste and adjust seasoning
  15. Enjoy!
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Homemade Banana Pudding

Desserts, Recipes
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Sweet tooth alert! One of my goals is to take the fear away from beginner cooks that shy away from “homemade” and “from scratch” recipes. It’s not as hard as you think! I believe in you! You can do it! I’m here to help. Take this banana pudding. No box of of pudding mix necessary.banana-pudding It just breaks my heart to see people buying that “banana pudding” from the deli at grocery stores. It’s literally banana pudding. It’s instant banana cream flavored pudding mix and vanilla wafer. The devil is busy!! That’s why i’m sharing this with my Cookies. Don’t settle for less out of fear. I promise my version is super easy. Watch me whip it up…

 

See. Piece of cake, right? Told ya it was easy! Make this!! 

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Love, 

B. Coop

Homemade Banana Pudding
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 3-4 bananas
  2. 3/4 cup of sugar
  3. 3 egg yolks
  4. 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  5. 3 cups of milk
  6. 3 tablespoons salted butter
  7. splash of pure vanilla extract
  8. 1 pkg cream cheese, softened
  9. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  10. 1-2 pkgs vanilla wafers
  11. 1 tub of cool whip
Instructions
  1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks well
  2. Add to a heavy bottomed saucepan
  3. Whisk in milk slowly on medium heat
  4. Add butter
  5. Continue whisking and bring mixture to a simmer
  6. When it starts to thicken turn off the heat
  7. Add extract and cream cheese
  8. Whisk until smooth
  9. Allow to cool for 20 mins.
  10. Slice bananas and toss in lemon juice
  11. Layer in a dish or bowl starting with cookies and ending with cool whip
  12. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
  13. Enjoy!
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Cheesy Broccoli And Rice Casserole

Chicken, Recipes
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I refuse to call this a casserole. I just hate that term. Don’t ask why. Y’all know I’m weird. But, it’s rainy and I’m hungry! This is fast and yummy! I know, I know, there are a million variations of this. I make it many ways. This one is my favorite and I know it will be yours as well.

 You can add cooked chicken and make it a one skillet meal. And those that have been asking for more low carb options, you can 86 the rice, throw some cauliflower in a food processor, and sub that for the rice. You’re welcome. And I love you more. 

Love, 

B. Coop

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice
Serves 6
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups of cooked rice
  2. 1 16 oz pk of frozen cut broccoli (thawed)
  3. 1 small diced onion
  4. 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  5. 1 T minced garlic
  6. 2 (10 oz) cans cream of mushroom or chicken soup
  7. 3/4 cup sour cream
  8. 1 T ranch dry seasoning
  9. 1 T mayo
  10. 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  11. 1/4 cup milk
  12. onion & garlic powder to taste
  13. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Melt butter or add oil to your pot
  3. Saute onions until translucent
  4. Add garlic and saute for 30 secs
  5. Add broccoli
  6. Saute for 5 mins
  7. Add cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
  8. Stir in the cooked rice
  9. Add the ranch mix, sour cream, mayo garlic, and onion powders. Stir well.
  10. Season to taste with salt and pepper
  11. Stir in 1 cup of cheese
  12. Add the milk and stir to combine
  13. Butter a 9x13 dish and pour in the mixture
  14. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
  15. Bake until cheese melts
  16. Enjoy!
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Summer Salad + Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette

Recipes, The Lighter Side
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I needed some freshness in my life. Organic greens, ripe berries, you know, the feel good power food! Plus, it’s too hot to even look at the stove let alone turn the thing on! So I made this bowl of pure, guilt free goodness! summer-salad

Oh, there’s a homemade, Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette that make you turn your nose up to the salad dressing aisle at Walmart. Watch and get yo blessing, chile!

 

Love, 

B. Coop

Strawberry Vinaigrette
Yields 10
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Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup sliced strawberries
  2. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  3. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  4. 3 tablespoons raw honey
  5. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  6. Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Throw all of that stuff up there in a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend.
  3. Done!
  4. Enjoy!!
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Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

Beef, Recipes
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Something different for my Cookies today! Cheese steak egg rolls! Not Philly cheese steaks, though. I’m from Louisiana, so I don’t want the good folks in Philly getting mad at the kid for jacking up their cheese steaks. So, these are B. Coop’s cheese steak egg rolls!! Perfect appetizer for foot ball season! Serve them with Southwest Ranch like I did or your favorite dipping sauce. Watch me make them….. 

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B. Coop

Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
Yields 15
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 lbs Sirloin Steak thinly cut
  2. 1 bell pepper
  3. 1 onion
  4. 1 package of egg roll wrappers
  5. 15-20 slices of Provolone cheese
  6. 1/2 cup water
  7. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  8. 1 tablespoon of butter
  9. vegetable oil for frying
  10. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
  1. Freeze steak for 30 mins prior to slicing
  2. Slice onion and bell pepper thinly
  3. Toss veggies in olive oil and sprinkle with salt
  4. Saute until translucent and caramelized
  5. Slice steak and add to the skillet with the veggies
  6. Add butter to steak
  7. Sear until done
  8. Assemble egg rolls, use the water to seal
  9. Fry in oil heated at 350 degrees for 3-4 mins
  10. Enjoy!
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Chicken Cavatappi

Chicken, Pasta, Recipes
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Heeyyy!! I took a few cooking recovery days off. I’m baaaaack! Making a requested chicken pasta. Chicken Cavatappi to be exact! I went to Applebee’s on Sunday and tried theirs. It was pretty good. But, you know, I love to battle them. So, of course I had to recreate my version for my Cookies. Check it out!

 

 

Love, 

B. Coop

Chicken Cavatappi
Serves 4
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
  2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. 2 cups cavatappi pasta
  4. Onion powder
  5. Seasoning salt (I use Tony's)
  6. Accent
  7. Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
  8. 4 cup half & half
  9. 2/3 cup grated parmesan
  10. 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  11. 3 tablespoons butter
  12. 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  13. 3 tablespoons diced tomatoes
  14. fresh chopped parsley
  15. salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Bring salted water to a boil
  2. Add in pasta; cook according to package instructions
  3. Drain, but do not rinse.
  4. Set aside
  5. Season chicken breasts on both sides with onion powder, Tony's, Accent, and Mrs. Dash
  6. Heat oil in a skillet on medium high heat
  7. Sear chicken on each side until done.
  8. Remove chicken and allow to rest before slicing
Sauce
  1. Melt butter and saute garlic
  2. Pour in half and half
  3. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and onion powder
  4. Add parmesan
  5. Stir until cheese is combined
  6. Add mozzarella
  7. Just as mozzarella starts to melt, add in the pasta
  8. Stir
  9. Sprinkle in the tomatoes and parsley
  10. Slice the chicken breasts
  11. Serve chicken over pasta and top with extra tomatoes and cheese
  12. Enjoy!
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Shrimp and Grits

Recipes, Seafood
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Well, actually it’s Garlic and Herb Shrimp and Polenta with a Pancetta and white wine reduction cream sauce. But, ya know, we’ll keep it simple. I believe God is gonna send me a husband through this dish. Watch! If you’re waiting on a ring or want something special from someone, make this for them! Thank me later. I know, I know, I’ve been on a shrimp kick lately. But, this recipe was requested and who doesn’t love shrimp? Watch me make this manna from heaven!

 

Shrimp And Grits
Serves 4
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Grits
  1. 1 cup stone ground corn grits or polenta
  2. 2 cups chicken broth
  3. 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  4. 1/2 teaspoon of each Basil, parsley, onion powder, and Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
  5. 2 tablespoons of butter
  6. 1/2 cup shredded smoked cheddar or cheese of your choice
Shrimp Sauce
  1. 1 lb shrimp
  2. 1 tablespoon Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
  3. 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  4. 1/2 cup diced pancetta or bacon
  5. 1/2 onion diced
  6. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  7. 1/3 cup dry white wine
  8. 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  9. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  10. juice from half of one lemon
  11. fresh parsley
Grits
  1. Add liquids and spices to the saucepan
  2. Bring to a boil
  3. Whisk in grits for 1 mins
  4. Add butter
  5. Lower heat and cover
  6. Use cooking time on the grits package as a guide
  7. When they are finished, add in cheese
  8. Keep warm
Shrimp Sauce
  1. Oil pan
  2. Add in pancetta or bacon
  3. Then onion
  4. Saute until brown
  5. Lower heat and add minced garlic
  6. Pour in wine; simmer until it has reduced
  7. Add shrimp
  8. Cook shrimp until the blush
  9. Add butter
  10. Then cream and cheese
  11. Simmer on low until sauce thickens
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
  13. Add lemon juice
  14. Sprinkle in parsley
  15. Serve over grits
  16. Enjoy!
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Bang Bang Shrimp/Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

Recipes, Seafood
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First, I want to wish all of my Cookies a Happy Father’s Day weekend!!! Super dads, you are appreciated! In honor of the holiday, I’m giving you a 3 for 1 tonight! That’s right, Cooks. I’m showing you how to make my version of Bonefish Grill’s amazing Bang Bang Shrimp! In order to make the Bang Bang Shrimp sauce, you need sweet chili sauce. You can absolutely buy that at the store. However, it is super easy to make at home! I’ll show you how.

You can serve these shrimp over lettuce as an appetizer like Bonefish Grill does or you can put it on bun like B. Coop does. bang-bang-shrimp-sandwichEither way, they are delicious!! MAKE THESE! Perfect for Father’s Day too!

Love,
B. Coop

Bang Bang Shrimp/ Sweet Chili Sauce
Yields 31
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Sweet Chili Sauce
  1. 1/2 tablespoon of chili flakes
  2. 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  3. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  4. 1/4 cup ketchup
  5. 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  6. 1/3 cup of water
  7. salt to taste
  8. 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce
  1. 1/2 cup mayo
  2. 3 tablespoons of Sweet Chili Sauce
  3. 3 squirts of Sriracha
Shrimp
  1. 1 lb 31/40 large shrimp
  2. Seasoned Salt
  3. Onion Powder
  4. Accent
  5. 1/2 cup of cornstarch
  6. 2 tablespoons flour
  7. 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  8. 1 egg
  9. 1/4 cup milk
  10. oil for frying
Sweet Chili Sauce
  1. Combine all ingredients except cornstarch into a saucepan
  2. Whisk well on medium heat
  3. Bring to a boil and lower heat
  4. Simmer for 5 mins
  5. Remove 1 tablespoon of sauce and mix it with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  6. Slowly pour into sauce to thicken
  7. Remove from heat and cool
  8. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks
Bang Bang Sauce
  1. Mix all ingredients together
  2. Refrigerate for at least 20 mins.
Shrimp
  1. Pat dry and season lightly with seasoned salt and Accent
  2. Whisk egg and milk together
  3. In a separate dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, and cornmeal together
  4. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture and then the flour mixture
  5. Heat vegetable oil and fry shrimp for 3 minutes or until golden brown
  6. Drain on paper towels and then toss in Bang Bang Sauce.
  7. Serve over lettuce or on bun
  8. Enjoy!
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