One of my goals with this site is to show my Cookies how to make restaurant quality meals in your own kitchen. Call me crazy, but I truly believe anyone can cook with the right guidance. Good food looks intimidating. Especially, when the chefs are flipping eggs in hats, lighting fires, and juggling spatulas! Coop…
Beef
Lazy Roast Beef Po’ Boys
Yes. You read right.I call them Lazy Roast Beef Po-boys, because we’re not doing any of that long slow cooking of a roast. We’re letting the deli to all of that mess. Besides, I don’t like the pulled beef style po boys. I like the sliced, deli meat. You know, I guess we just call…
The Best Pot Roast Ever…No Seriously. Ever!
Pot Roast. Classic. Slow cooked. Tender. Words that come to mind when Pot Roast comes to mind. Get it? Okay, anyway, I’m giving you the best one ever. Searing the roast before placing it in the oven helps make it fork tender and juicy. Don’t forge the fresh herbs! You know Rosemary is my favorite.…
Beef and Broccoli
Put the phone down, boo! *cues Erykah Badu* “I can make you put ya phone down!” No, I’m serious. No need for takeout anymore! This Beef and Broccoli recipe is alllll you’ll need from here on out, Cookies! Trust me. Baaaaby, this sauce tho!! LIFE! And this meal would be perfect for meal prepping. It…
Sweet and Savory Meatloaf
I can’t believe I’m just now posting my meatloaf recipe. This is one of my favorite quick and filling go-to meals. I like my meatloaf with a little sweetness. But, not bbq sauce sweetness, if that even makes sense. Probably not. But, you’ll understand when you try this. Easy, right? Kids typically cringe when you…
Garlic and Rosemary Beef Tips
The fridge is looking pretty bare. I HATE grocery shopping with a passion! No, seriously, I hate it more than baking. I didn’t plan on cooking today. I’m still in Birthday mode. By the way, thank you so much for all of the birthday love you’ve sent my way! I felt all special and whatnot.…
Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs
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…
Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
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.…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
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…
Dirty Rice
If you’ve ever attended any event in the South, you’ve had this dish. Birthday parties, family reunions, bbqs, heck even at some weddings, you’re bound to see a pan of dirty rice included in the spread. It’s just apart of our menu. And for good reason! It goes with pretty much anything! Potato salad and…