Cheesesteak Stuffed Lasagna. I don’t think I need to say much today. Yup. I used sirloin steak, because, well, it was on sale. Ribeye, Ny Strip, whatever floats your steak boat is fine. Just make sure it’s cold prior to slicing. Makes life so much easier. I pop it in the freezer for 30 mins. …
Easy Baked Beans
I believe that soaking white beans overnight, cooking them for an hour, draining them, then adding ingredients and cooking them for another 45 mins to an hour is too much. I just buy a can of beans and add some flava to them. Best baked beans ever! Bacon is a blessing. I’ll admit, I’m not…
Mini Layered Cakes | Making Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade (Vanilla Chai Buttercream Recipe Included)
Precious! First word that came to mind when I saw one of these little cuties for the first time. And, to me, these are way better than cupcakes. Yeah, I said it! Cupcakes are cool. But, sometimes the icing overpowers the whole thing. You have to open your mouth so wide to bite into the…
Shrimp Creole
Going back to my Creole roots with this recipe. Shrimp Creole has been a Louisiana staple dish since, well, forever! And with good reason. It’s easy and has the most amazing balance of flavors. Fresh shrimp from Louisiana’s gulf takes this one over the top! Watch me make it… Shrimp stock makes all of the…
Braised Oxtails
“Coop, I need an oxtail recipe!” “No oxtails on the blog??” “Upload an oxtail recipe!!” Those are just some of the most read lines in my emails. Finally, here is my Braised Oxtails recipe. Oxtails render a lot of fat. Like, a lot, a lot. So, trim as much fat off as you possibly can…
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Linguine
My favorite, local grocer makes these amazing, fresh chicken and green onions sausage! It’s delightful! And what I love most is that they use non-pork castings. I use them in almost every dish I make that has sausage as an ingredient. Naturally, I had to make a pasta dish with it. You know I love…
Coop’s Monte Cristo Sandwich
I had to add my name to this one. It’s not your typical Monte Cristo sandwich. Adding my own Southern flair to it! I adore the sandwich. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, supper…all of that! AND it’s quick. After all, that is one of the main reasons we love sandwich, right? Here’s how…
Pressure Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Still loving my pressure cooker! I wanted to try chicken in the bad boy this time. I love Pulled Chicken Sandwiches! Decided to try them out in the Cosori. Use your favorite BBQ sauce. I always add a little extra brown sugar and garlic to the store bought sauces. Oh and Coke! Yes, Coca-Cola. Trust…
Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Took me awhile to hop on the pressure cooker bandwagon, but now, I’m driving the thing! I’m so in love with my kitchen buddy. It’s magical. I can prove it! It typically takes at least 2 hours to cook dried red beans. Even after soaking! Using my pressure cooker I was able to cook these…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to share my Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe with you guys. I mean, it’s perfect. I’m so modest. But, seriously, it’s easy, flavorful, and there’s cream cheese in them. And the pair well with so many dishes. I won’t keep it from you any longer. I know…