Everything you need to make a quick, scrumptious appetizer or dinner main dish is in this pan of Cajun baked shrimp, y'all!! The Cajun trinity veggies, garlic and herbs, pulsed in a food processor until festive, feisty bits of backup flavor and texture bliss. Mixed with olive oil, ...
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Cajun Cauliflower Rice
My Cajun cauliflower rice is super easy, over-the-top tasty and surprisingly filling, y'all. Seasoned frozen cauliflower, covered with south Louisiana seasonings and tossed with Cajun trinity slices and roasted red peppers. Baked til nicely browned and tender, then cooled just long enough to go ...
Cayenne Rosemary Orange Marmalade Chicken
My brand spanking new cayenne rosemary orange marmalade chicken is a less than 30-minute meal that tastes like it took hours to make, y'all. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seasoned to perfection. Then, browned and steamed in a skillet for just a few minutes before being topped with the quick, ...
Creole Gumbo {Grain & Gluten Free}
All of the south Louisiana flavor heavy hitters are in this one yum-delicious pot of grain and gluten free Creole gumbo, y'all!! My Trinity Roux forms the authentic flavor and texture base that you crave. Then, seasoned chicken, shrimp and loose crab meat, blue crabs, sausage and okra lend the ...
Cajun Sticky Chicken {Grain & Gluten Free}
My slow-cooked Cajun sticky chicken just may be one of the most tender and flavorful dishes that you've ever put into your mouth, y'all. Quick-marinated chicken thighs, set aside while the Cajun trinity and roasted red peppers brown in the skillet. Then, the thighs get introduced to the pan, and ...
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
My Rotel chicken spaghetti is a crave-worthy version of the classic comfort food recipe, y'all. Seasoned chicken breast pieces cook down with the Cajun trinity. Then, old-school Velveeta cheese, half-n-half and GF cream of mushroom soup are added to the pot. Once melted and intermingled into ooey ...
Cajun Lasagna
My brand spanking new Cajun lasagna ignites the biggest, baddest flavor bomb medley to ever go off in your mouth, y'all!! The browned Cajun trinity, mushrooms, garlic and sausage brown down first in the pan. Then, tomato sauce and chicken are added to the flavor stage, and simmered down into red ...
Cajun Shrimp Balls
A super old school recipe redone grain and gluten free, my Cajun shrimp balls in tomato gravy is my nostalgic take on one of the best things to ever come out of my Maw Maw's kitchen, y'all. A fresh batch of my best ever red gravy bakes in the oven. The seasoned shrimp and Cajun trinity veggies cook ...
Baked Bananas Foster with Pecans
Super easy and impressive, my baked bananas Foster with pecans goes from conception to completeness in mere minutes, y'all. Fresh bananas, sliced into pieces and then baked on both sides. Then, covered with a 5-ingredient sauce that replaces rum with rum extract, so you get to enjoy the deep, rich ...
Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes
My gluten free au gratin potatoes are a grown-up version of the beloved comfort food side, y'all. A blond roux sets the consistency stage, while evaporated milk and seasonings inject creaminess and just the right amount of supporting flavor. Cheddar, Havarti, and smoked gouda cheeses melt perfectly ...
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
My gluten free chocolate chip banana bread is a foolproof, must-have recipe, y'all. Cassava and almond flours stir together seamlessly, forming an unforgettable, bakery-quality base. Sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon bring flavor and familiarity to the mix, while mashed overripe bananas and ...
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Easy and impressive, my new spinach artichoke stuffed chicken breasts are a hearty meal-in-one, y'all. A double chicken breast, marinated in a quick chicken broth salt brine, then filled with a two-cheese and veggie filling. Sprinkled liberally with south Louisiana seasonings, then baked into ...
Cajun French Onion Chicken Skillet {Grain & Gluten Free}
My brand new grain and gluten free Cajun French onion chicken skillet is one of those dishes that you never, ever forget, y'all!! Two hours-long marinated chicken breasts, coated with seasoned cassava flour and browned in a skillet. Removed to a plate while the Cajun trinity of a whole lot of ...
Cajun Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps
My new Cajun roast beef lettuce wraps are light yet filling yum-deliciousness, y'all. Fresh romaine heart leaves, prepped with mayo and yellow mustard. Topped with piping hot leftover Louisiana garlic-stuffed beef roast, cool remoulade sauce-covered tomatoes and chopped roasted red peppers. Just as ...
Cajun Crab Balls {Grain or Gluten Free}
My new Cajun crab balls are just the thing for spicing up your same-old, same-old menu routines, y'all. Fresh crab claw meat, picked over for shells and set aside lovingly, while the Cajun trinity veggies, garlic and roasted red peppers take the main cast iron skillet stage. Grain free almond flour ...
Cajun White Chicken Chili
A signature south Louisiana spin on a beloved American dish, my brand new Cajun white chicken chili sure is super satisfying, y'all. The Cajun trinity, garlic, and seasoned boneless chicken thigh pieces brown to taste and texture perfection in a cast iron Dutch oven. Then, gluten free chicken broth, ...
Cherry Pistachio Cookies {Grain & Gluten Free}
Just as beautiful to gaze upon as they are unforgettably delicious to eat, my new grain and gluten free cherry pistachio cookies are like little cookie presents, y'all. A cassava flour and sugar base set the dainty, delicate eggless cookie stage. Softened butter adds a luxurious body to the biscuit, ...
Cajun Egg Stew with Sausage {Grain & Gluten Free}
A brand new spin on a literal hundred-years-old family recipe, my Cajun egg stew with sausage is surprisingly satisfying and scrumptious, y'all. Boiled fresh eggs, set aside for cooling and slicing. Cast iron skillet-browned beef sausage, transferred to a resting plate while my Trinity Roux takes ...
Cajun Smothered Turkey Breast {Grain & Gluten Free}
Cooked down low and slow south Louisiana style, my brand spanking new Cajun smothered turkey breast came bubbling straight up from my heart, y'all. A deeply personal creation that incorporates all the things I love and cherish about my home state, this holiday-perfect meal stuns with unbelievable ...
Cajun-Style Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings {Grain Free}
My brand new Cajun-style gluten free chicken and dumplings is the kind of comfort food that hits you all the way down to your toes, y'all! My Trinity Roux base sets the deep flavor stage, while peas, carrots and the perfect south Louisiana seasonings form the body. Quick-brined chicken breasts bring ...
Cajun Stuffed Bell Peppers
Look no further for the perfect family meal treat, y'all! Cause these Cajun stuffed bell peppers are yum-delicious indeed! Garden-grown bell peppers, boiled til super tender. Stuffed with a homemade red gravy, rice, and seasoned ground beef/veggie mixture, then topped with two kinds of cheese. Baked ...
How to Make Perfect Rice on the Stove
Easy and foolproof, my tutorial on how to make perfect rice on the stove takes all of the guesswork out of making the staple dish, y'all. This recipe isn't fancy at all. And it uses just four ingredients that you're bound to already have on hand. From the right measurements to the exact temperatures ...
Cayenne Cumin Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
My brand spanking new cayenne cumin rosemary roasted potatoes put a surprisingly sophisticated spin on the favorite family side dish, y'all. Sliced and scrubbed skin-on potatoes, arranged in three circular stacks in a cast iron skillet. Each row covered with a brown buttery/olive oil mixture with ...
Baked Cajun French Onion Dip {Gluten Free}
Creamy, rich and bringing forth bite after bite of cheesy, earthy deliciousness, my brand spanking new gluten free baked Cajun French onion dip is in an appetizer class all by itself, y'all. Cream cheese, Parmesan and pepper Jack melt into the buttery, milky base, then get topped with south ...
Gluten Free Lemon Icebox Pie
Cool, lush, lemony and easy as well, pie, my gluten free lemon icebox pie is a soul-soothing delicacy, y'all! A 4-ingredient almond flour crust sets the scrumptious sweet-treat stage. Then, softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and three types of lemon-fueled flavor bombs create the ...
4-Ingredient Almond Flour Pie Crust
Buttery, flaky and super simple to make, my brand new 4-ingredient almond flour pie crust was made for your delectable dessert baking enjoyment, y'all. Superfine almond flour, melted salted butter, GF real vanilla extract and sugar stir together in seconds. Then, a quick press into a pie pan ...
Creole-Style Baked Million Dollar Spaghetti {Gluten Free}
Get your best pots and pans out, y'all!! Cause this gluten free Creole-style baked million dollar spaghetti is a lengthy kitchen labor of love. Creole red gravy, baked in the oven to rich, restaurant-y deliciousness. Layered with a ricotta and cream cheese-covered gluten free pasta, and a perfectly ...
Cajun-Style Slow Roasted Onions
Soft and caramelized from the bottom up, my brand spanking new Cajun-style slow roasted onions are just as delicious as they are beautiful. Thick-sliced onions, sprinkled with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Topped with an herb and spice infused olive oil/butter mixture. Then, slow baked to soft, ...
Cajun Smothered Steak & Gravy
The hours-long marinade and low-and-slow cook time make this Cajun smothered steak and gravy the perfect Sunday dinner, y'all. Chuck roast steaks, sliced into strips, then submerged into a tenderizing broth and tucked into the fridge. Dusted with flour, then browned in a skillet. Removed momentarily ...
Cayenne Maple Glazed Carrots
Boasting a sweet base profile with a sassy spicy backbite, my new cayenne maple glazed carrots are uhhhhhmazing, y'all!! Tender baby carrots, tossed with a maple syrup, butter and herb sauce with pops of Louisiana-style hot sauce. Baked til almost ready, then basted with the remaining sauce to ...
Creole Caprese Salad Recipe
An explosive symphony of taste and texture, my brand spanking new Creole Caprese salad is truly in a class all by itself, y'all. Creole marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices and garden-grown basil get arranged beautifully on a serving platter. Then, a warm, rich Creole mustard vinaigrette ...
Creole Marinated Tomatoes
My new Creole marinated tomatoes are super easy savory snacking fun, y'all! Garden-fresh red and green tomatoes, sliced and seasoned with salt, pepper and cayenne. Then covered with homemade Creole mustard vinaigrette, and chilled til cool and tangy heat-beating yum-deliciousness. Yep and ...
Creole Mustard Vinaigrette
Bold, sassy and truly unforgettable, my new Creole mustard vinaigrette celebrates the flavors of south Louisiana to perfection. Cane vinegar and honey cool down the zingy mustard and hot sauce, creating alternating high and low flavor profiles that surprise and delight the tongue. A refreshing way ...
Best Gluten Free BBQ Recipes
My best gluten free bbq recipes are perfect for backyard grilling season, y'all! This collection of my most trusty, most tested appetizers, sides, and chicken and beef dishes make it easy to host an outdoor cookout. Many dishes can be prepped ahead, which saves you ton of time on the day of your ...
Best Ever Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup
Chunky and filling, my new gluten free chicken noodle soup was made for year-round enjoyment. Poached chicken breasts absorb the flavors of gluten free chicken bouillon, injecting each bite with a delectable depth of flavor. Chopped Cajun trinity bits and carrot slices soften in the soup pot, and ...
Blueberry Watermelon Salad with Mint & Arugula
My brand new blueberry watermelon salad with mint and arugula is light, refreshing summertime deliciousness, y'all! Chopped fresh melon with backyard-grown mint, arugula and blueberries, tossed with an easy citrus and maple syrup dressing. Served cold in bowls to knock out the 'I can't believe it's ...
Best Ever Gluten Free Grilled Ribeye Steaks
My new best ever gluten free grilled ribeye steaks are the harmonious result of the perfect marinade and cook times, y'all. Liquid smoke pulls the Worcestershire and soy sauce flavors together, creating the perfect base for the citrus juice and herb infusions to intermingle beautifully. Hot coals ...
Brabant Potatoes Recipe
Another celebrated south Louisiana side dish staple, Brabant potatoes are just as creamy on the inside as they are crunchy on the outside. My take on the Cajun-adopted dish of supposed Dutch origin begins with baking the potatoes. Once they are cooled and peeled, they're fried til crispy golden ...
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
My brand new Cajun-style melt-in-your-mouth chicken is a must-try, y'all!! It all starts with a fridge and pantry sauce-covered double chicken breast over large-chopped Cajun trinity veggies. Then, frozen broccoli gets sprinkled around the breast before being baked into ...
Keto Paleo Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp Etouffee Recipe
One of the time-tested treasures of south Louisiana cuisine, my keto, Paleo and gluten free Cajun shrimp etouffee certainly lives up to its famous name, y'all. My Trinity Roux base, cooked down with seasonings, gluten free broth and stewed tomatoes til the flavors are oh soooo well-incorporated. ...