I’ve pretty much been called the Master of Red Beans and Rice. But, I prefer the title “Red Bean Queen”. Or maybe, “The Sensei”! Anyway, I love making some dang on red beans! I’ve worked hard at perfecting the taste and texture in different cooking methods. There’s the stovetop version and the pressure cooker one.…
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Stuffed Crawfish Bread Recipe
Mardi Gras Pull Apart King Cake
Cookies, dough and active yeast scares the mess out of me! Oh, Hi! Sorry. I just got right to it. But, yeah! That whole bread making stuff…I’m not ready. So, that’s why I’ve been ignoring king cake recipe requests for two years! I know, I suck! But, I think I’ve come up with a healthy…
Crock-Pot Jambalaya Recipe
There are countless slow cooker jambalaya recipes across our wonderful, worldwide web. To my dismay, none of them resembled the Jambalaya I’m used to. You know I had to change that! Growing up in Southern Louisiana, I’ve had my share of bowls of the best Jambalaya! The Jambalaya I’m accustomed to isn’t red. It’s more…
Crockpot Cajun Smothered Potatoes with Sausage and Shrimp
My Cookies know that the most important element of any and every recipe to me is flavor. And I wholeheartedly believe in building flavors. You never want to rely on one aspect of a dish for flavor. It’s best to add and build it with each component. This is especially true when slow cooking. It…
Seafood Lasagna Recipe
I love Italian food. No, I really, really love it! Mainly because many of the dishes contain cheese. Cheese is the only reason I can’t adapt to a vegan lifestyle. I need it! Thus, my excitement to share my fusion of Italian and Creole goodness. I must warn you. This Seafood Lasagna is extremely rich!…
BBQ Shrimp over Cajun Catfish
I’m not a fan of cooking. I know, I know. Why would I have a whole recipe blog if I don’t really like cooking? Hey, you guys have to eat, right? And I love the creativity part of developing recipes. Anyway, I said that just to emphasize how much of a treat it is to…
Jazzed Up Corn Maque Choux Recipe
Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite corn based side dish! Maque Choux “mock-shoo” is a traditional, Creole dish. It’s a jazzed up version of cream-style corn and it is delightful! It’s spicy, sweet, fresh, and savory! Imagine using the corn on the cob, but a seafood boil and turning it into homemade,…
Air Fryer Cheese Ravioli with Crawfish Cream Sauce
This dish is very, very popular at Copeland’s Restaurants in Louisiana. Whenever we go, at least two people in our party orders it. And it’s surprising super easy to make at home. You can have multiple servings for about the same price you price for one plate at the restaurant. A win is a win!…
Pressure Cooker Shrimp Boil Recipe
Yes. You read the title correctly. We’re doing a whole shrimp boil in a pressure cooker! And let me tell you, the flavor is REAL! Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausages slandered in my homemade buttery seafood sauce! Oh! And I haven’t told you the best part. It only takes 6 minutes of pressure cooking! I…