Cookies!! This cold weather has got to go! It makes me cook too much comfort food! Just something about the chill makes me want warmth…in the form of dinner. After this, we’re only cooking veggies! Okay, I’m lying, but that sounded like the right thing to say. Let’s talk Chicken Pot Pie… How easy was…
Recipes
Pie Crust
Cookies, we’re going back to the basics today. I always tell you guys I’m going to do a basics series. Then, I do one recipe, get side tracked, and move on to something else. You have got to start helping me stay focused! lol There are gonna be many pie recipes in our future together,…
Shrimp Stock
Every Cajun cook knows that a good stock is the heart of an amazing dish. I’ve tried many store bought seafood stocks. NONE of them compare to making it homemade. I love being able to control the flavor I impart into my cooking. One reason our cooking style here in the South is so special…
The BEST Beef Stew
Beef stew is one of my absolute favorite dishes to prepare! I love everything about the cooking process. The fresh herbs, simplicity of ingredients, and tender beef all make me happy! A lot of love goes into my pot! And I put even more into this recipe! Ready to try the BEST Beef Stew ever??!?…
Strawberry Delight
My best friend, Danielle, used to do all of the cooking back in the day. I NEVER cooked. It happened by chance. I just one day decided to put a pot on the stove. Haven’t turned back since! Back to the story. My bad. Danielle made some super bomb desserts! She introduced me to one…
Southern Cornbread Dressing & Turkey Gravy Recipe
When it comes to homemade dressing, my mother is Beyoncé. No, seriously. Everyone who has ever tasted her dressing falls in love. So, when the Cookies asked for a Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe I got nervous instantly! Like come on! How am I gonna top Beyoncé‘s recipe? Like how?? Then, I remembered. Coop is Beyoncé‘s child.…
Creamy Pastalaya
I don’t know what it is about cooler weather and Halloween that makes me want Pastalaya. It’s just what I like to eat while watching “Hocus Pocus”. I know I’m not the only one that gets seasonal cravings! If you’ve never heard of Pastalaya, it’s basically Jambalaya with pasta instead of rice. It’s delicious! I…
Seafood Cornbread Dressing
It’s that time of the year again!!! Thanksgiving is approaching. I’ve read ALL of your emails and I shall deliver the goods! My Cookies want Thanksgiving food and I’m gonna give Thanksgiving food! Starting with the most requested dish….Seafood dressing! Cookies, DO NOT USE JIFFY CORNBREAD IN MY DRESSING! I have absolutely nothing against Jiffy.…
Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
Oven Baked BBQ Ribs. Claude hammercy! Just typing those words make me hungry!! I love BBQ. And my dad is the BBQ king! I know. Everyone thinks their father or uncle is the best. But, I’m telling the truth. The man has skills on the grill! Unfortunately, I know nothing about handling the pit. I’d…
Hibachi Dinner at Home
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…