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…
Stuffed Tuscan Chicken
Baby, the social media food community LOVES some Tuscan something! Chicken, shrimp, salmon, adding those sun-dried tomatoes makes them feel fancy, Chile. So, here’s my version of Stuffed Tuscan Chicken breasts. Hey, can’t beat ’em, might as well join ’em… You gotta get the sun-dried tomatoes that are in olive oil. They’re a couple of…
Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach
For the past two date nights, we’ve dined in two different steakhouses. I’ve had the creamed spinach on both occasions and I’m pretty sure I could eat this stuff every single day! It’s so yummy! Spinach, cream cheese…you know what? I don’t even need to go any further. Let’s just hop in. Here’s the tutorial.…
Crab Cakes with Spicy Creole Mustard Aioli
Crab cakes. I want to taste every bit of the $4,686 in crab meat I bought. Yes, Cookies. We’re not wasting time today. No filler. Just a little binder, a lot of flavor, and CRAB! I’m not from the beautiful state of Maryland. Never been. So, these aren’t Maryland crab cakes. HOWEVER, Coop’s Crab Cakes…
Swedish Meatballs
I’m mad. Hurt. Disappointed. All of that. Oh, why you ask? Thanks for being so concerned. Well, I can’t find any dang LIGONBERRY JAM for my Swedish Meatballs! How am I gonna have a legit Swedish Meatball plate without the jam?? Like this… Okay, I guess we’ll be fine without the jam. Especially if you…
Southern Collard Greens
This has to be the MOST requested recipe yet! I get emails and messages every, single day for my Southern Collard Greens recipe. So, without further ado, here it is… I tried to make this tutorial as easy to follow as possible. I’m always looking out for my beginner Cookies! Soul food can be intimidating…
Cajun Lobster Tail
I like to be fake fancy sometimes. So, when one of my Cookies requested a lobster tail tutorial I was more than happy to do so. Especially since it’s so easy to do! And, you already know, I wouldn’t be Coop if I didn’t make it Cajun style! The rule is to bake the lobster…
Pan Seared Steak
Valentine’s Day is approaching. I love showing my Cookies how to create restaurant quality dinners at home for this very occasion. Restaurants everywhere will be jam packed! And I think it’s nicer to celebrate with your loved one in the comfort of your own home anyway. It’s more personal and intimate. And impressive! You guys…
Sloppy Joes
Ever watched the movie “It Takes Two”? It was one of my favorite childhood movies! I adored the Olsen twins. They’ve been my homies since their “Full House” days. Where was I going with this? Oh! Sloppy Joes! There’s a scene in “It Takes Two” where one of the twins eats a Sloppy Joe. She…