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Gluten Free Strawberry Dutch Baby Pancake
My new gluten free strawberry Dutch baby pancake is tender, flaky deliciousness, y'all. A cassava flour batter whips up in the blender in seconds, then gets rested for optimal taste and texture. While it bakes in the oven, the macerated strawberries topping flavors become well-incorporated on the ...
Mac and Cheese With Spaghetti
My mac and cheese with spaghetti surpasses all expectations, y'all! A pound of cooked pasta, covered with a velvety homemade cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese sauce, then baked til browned and bubbly yum-deliciousness. Cooled for a bit to touch your palate with an instantaneous creaminess and zingy ...
Gluten Free Cajun Chinese Lemon Chicken
My brand spanking new gluten free Cajun Chinese lemon chicken is a fusion of love, pure love, y'all!! My favorite take out dish, pulled all the way down to the bayou starting with a scrumptious hybrid fried chicken marinade. Then, the caramelized Cajun trinity and garlic, cassava flour-battered ...
The Best Gluten Free Cajun & Creole Seafood Lent Recipes
Although I'm not Catholic, I do greatly respect and admire their Lent tradition. Abstaining from one or more things that you love for 40 straight days is, in my book, a sober, impressive accomplishment. Growing up in south Louisiana, I watched many of my Catholic friends and ...
Grain & Gluten Free Cajun Fried Chicken Tenders with Remoulade Sauce
My cast iron skillet-fried Cajun chicken tenders with remoulade sauce are a classic dish made gloriously Paleo, grain and gluten free, y'all. The perfect seasoning, fry time, and insanely delicious sauce makes this all-family-friendly staple a weekly appetizer, snack, or main dish winner. Yep and ...
Grain & Gluten Free Garlic Roast Beef Debris Fries
My brand new grain and gluten free garlic roast debris fries are a personal take on the New Orleans classic, y'all. Leftover south Louisiana garlic-stuffed beef chuck roast, served on a bed of homemade white and sweet fries, Pepper Jack cheese, and green onions. Popped in the oven just long enough ...
Grain & Gluten Free King Cake Skillet Cookie
A brand new take on the Mardi Gras classic, my grain and gluten free king cake skillet cookie lives up to its name. A sweetened and spiced cassava flour base, mixed and kneaded to the perfect texture. Baked til golden brown, and topped with tri-color icing and sprinkles. Cookie-y, crumbly, Mardi ...
Gluten Free Cheesy Creole Turkey Pasta
My new gluten free cheesy Creole turkey pasta transforms leftover turkey into an unforgettable kid-friendly family meal, y'all. The browned Cajun trinity, garlic, and Rotel tomatoes with green chiles sets the layered flavor stage. Then, roast turkey breast, and a cup or so of my Cajun smothered ...
Gluten Free Toasted Pecan Crumb Top Muffins
My brand new gluten free toasted pecan crumb topped muffins are pure melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness, y'all. Cassava flour and almond flour form the base that gets jazzed up with cream cheese, vanilla, and brown and granulated sugars. An easy, 2-minute gluten free crumb topping with toasted pecans ...
Creole Meatloaf (Gluten Free, Keto, Paleo, Low Carb)
With every bite even more melt-in-your-mouth tender than the last, my Creole meatloaf is full of flavor-popping surprises, y'all. The Cajun trinity, Creole mustard, and a few other select spices get a quick run through the blender. The mixture is then incorporated into fresh ground ...
Cajun Style Gluten Free Stuffing
One of the must-have holiday sides, my Cajun style gluten free stuffing is layered flavor and texture at its finest. Seasoned gluten free sliced bread, cubed and then covered with Cajun seasonings. Baked at a low temp til dry, then tossed with the browned Cajun trinity, garlic, eggs and broth. Then, ...
Gluten Free Cajun Eggplant Meatballs with Remoulade Sauce
Full of amazing flavor and texture, my brand new gluten free Cajun eggplant meatballs are sooo worth planning a special trip to the market, y'all. Seasoned eggplant cooks down with the browned Cajun trinity, garlic and broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Then, it all gets a quick mashing before a ...
Cajun Beef Stew
My spin on traditional Cajun beef stew is never-ever-let-you-down comfort food, y'all. Marinated, browned stew meat cooks down low and slow with potatoes and carrots in my Trinity Roux-based gravy. A year-round hit in any house, this quintessential south Louisiana recipe is also perfect for chasing ...
Gluten Free Snickerdoodles Cookies
These soft, delicate gluten free Snickerdoodles cookies are light and airy yum-deliciousness, y'all. A grain free cassava flour base featuring butter, white sugar, and brown sugar sets the stage. Then, the dough is formed into balls that are dipped in the traditional cinnamon sugar coating before ...
Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp, Corn Maque Choux & Sausage Stew
My brand spanking new gluten free Cajun shrimp, corn Maque choux and sausage stew is love at first bite, y'all!! The Trinity Roux™ base, prepared corn Maque choux and sausage cook down in a bit of broth. Seasoned shrimp make their appearance at the end, injecting the already ultra-flavorful stew ...
Spicy Skillet Corn Maque Choux Recipe
Creamy and crunchy with a satisfyingly sweet heat backbite, my spicy skillet corn Maque choux is an amped version of this 'old as the south Louisiana swamps' dish. The browned Cajun trinity and fried, fresh corn straight off of the cob sizzle in cast iron. Then, it all gets a last minute surge of ...
Gluten Free Cajun Chicken Spaghetti With Okra
Simple and rustic with unexpected pops of south Louisiana flavor, my new gluten free Cajun chicken spaghetti with okra tastes like grandma made it y'all. The browned Cajun trinity base with garlic, marinated chicken and okra get cooked down in an easy stove top red gravy. Served with gluten free ...
Best Ever Gluten Free Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta
An epic, company-worthy meal, my brand new best ever gluten free cheesy chicken broccoli pasta of course starts off with the browned Cajun trinity, y'all! A 5-minute marinated chicken tenders, steamed broccoli, al dente GF penne pasta, and an easy homemade cheese sauce round off the yum-delicious ...
Shaved Carrot Salad
My brand spanking new shaved carrot salad is the perfect blend of savory and sweet, y'all. Raw carrot ribbons tossed with nuts and dried fruit. Then covered in an easy, 5-minute candied dressing that transforms each crunchy bite into a flavor explosion rocket ride that leaves you wanting more, more, ...
Gluten Free Cheesy Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Sweet PotaTOASTS
This post is sponsored by Sweet PotaTOASTS but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. My new gluten free cheesy garlic shrimp and spinach sweet potato toast is oh sooo easy, elegant and yum-delicious, y'all. Baked frozen Sweet PotaTOASTS from the makers of CAULIPOWER form the ...
Creole Style Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
Just as stunning in taste and texture as it is in presentation, my brand spanking new Creole style gluten free eggplant Parmesan is an epic home cook love story, y'all. Cajun fried eggplant slices, layered between homemade baked red gravy and three ooey gooey cheese. Baked til browned, bubbly, and ...
Best Ever Baked Red Gravy Recipe (Creole Tomato Sauce)
Deep, rich and earthy, my best ever baked red gravy is a gluten free dinner lifesaver, y'all!! The browned Cajun trinity veggies and garlic, mixed into seasoned gluten free tomato sauce. Baked at a low temp for just one hour. Then removed and left covered for another hour to let the residual heat ...
Gluten Free Cajun Fried Eggplant with Creole Basil Aioli
A typical south Louisiana special treat, my gluten free Cajun fried eggplant's an elegant appetizer, side dish or snack. Salted eggplant slices, battered with cassava flour, egg and gluten free crumbs. Then fried for just minutes until perfectly crispy on the outside and unbelievably tender on the ...
Gluten Free Chicken and Sausage Pasta Jambalaya
A cherished recipe that soothes and comforts all, my gluten free sausage and chicken pasta jambalaya is just as easy as it is super delicious. Marinated chicken thighs and sliced local sausage brown right along with the Cajun trinity in cast iron. Tomato sauce seasoned with typical south Louisiana ...
Gluten Free Blueberry Pear Crisp
My gluten free blueberry pear crisp is just as delightfully crunchy on top as it is soft and satisfying on the bottom, y'all!!! A base of almonds and cassava flour sprinkled with fresh ginger, brown sugar and cinnamon form the crisp. And, a bit more cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice cover ...
Gluten Free Cajun Style Rosemary Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Y'all, my brand spanking new Cajun style rosemary lemon chicken and potatoes injects just the right amount of spunk into the classic herb and citrus combination. Marinated on-the-bone chicken thighs and legs, over sliced potatoes and my usual cast of south Louisiana veggies and seasonings. ...
Fried Red Tomatoes
My fried red tomatoes with roasted artichoke remoulade was made for summer snack sharing, y'all. Dredged in cassava flour, dipped in egg wash, and finished off with GF bread crumbs, each bite is crunchy on the outside and fall-apart tender on the inside. Roasted artichokes submerged in my easy ...
Gluten Free Creole BBQ Baked Chicken Legs
Tender and juicy with the kind of sticky that makes licking your fingers a fun, shameless act, my brand gluten free Creole BBQ baked chicken legs are frugality at its finest. Marinated chicken legs slow-bake in the oven up to temperature. Then, an easy sauce featuring south Louisiana pantry ...
Grain Free Cherry Muffins
An epic flavor symphony in each bite, my brand spanking new grain free cherry muffins are the perfect personal treat. Both brown and white sugar sweeten up the cassava and almond flour base. Cherries covered in sugar, and lemon zest and juice, inject each bite with lush texture and the kind of ...
Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Cucumber Dip
My new low carb Cajun shrimp cucumber dip is cool, tangy and full of unexpected pops of flavor and texture. The mayo/sour cream base gets enlivened with dill, parsley, spices and chunks of chopped cukes before being chilled in the fridge. Meanwhile, the seasoned shrimp, Cajun trinity and garlic are ...
Gluten Free Creole Spaghetti and Meatballs
Don't let the rustic presentation of my gluten free Creole spaghetti and meatballs fool you for a second, y'all! Inside each meatball lies a flavor-popping Cajun trinity, Creole mustard and ranch dressing surprise that separates this baked skillet dish from all others....Tied together by an easy ...
Keto Low Carb Cheesy Cajun Cabbage Casserole
Creamy, hearty and filling, my new keto low carb cheesy Cajun cabbage casserole hits every one of your must-have comfort food buttons at once, y'all. My trusty browned Cajun trinity base with garlic infuses the fall-apart skillet cabbage and ground beef with the perfect flavor and texture. The quick ...
Cajun Smothered Yellow Squash
Cajun smothered yellow squash is easy, peasy south Louisiana side dish yum-deliciousness. The browned Cajun trinity adds pops of color and dimension, while the garlic injects a deep jazzy flavor into the pan. Sliced young yellow squash smother down with the caramelized veggies in a bit of broth ...
Creole Baked Chicken with Rice and Okra
My new Creole baked chicken with rice and okra puts all of your favorite south Louisiana special recipe ingredients into one piping hot skillet meal, y'all. The browned Cajun trinity and garlic inject lots of flavor into the seasoned rice that's textured-enhanced with Rotel tomatoes and okra. A ...
Cajun Deviled Eggs
Rustic on the eyes yet eye-popping flavorful on the tongue, my new Cajun deviled eggs are family holiday share worthy. Sliced hard-boiled eggs are stuffed with mayo, yellow mustard, hot sauce, GF ranch dressing, and fresh parsley and green onion. After a quick hand-held mixer spin to smooth out the ...
Creole Chicken Salad
Oh soooo warm-weather friendly, my Creole chicken salad is perfect for using up your leftover chicken. Zesty Creole mustard and finely chopped Cajun trinity bits transform the ordinary cast of traditional chicken salad characters into an extraordinary, flavor-popping feast that's perfect on fresh ...
Creole Baked Rump Roast
Roasted low and slow til it's fall-apart tender, my Creole baked rump roast is a whole new spin on traditional south Louisiana flavors. Marinated all-night-long sliced rump roast gets a quick sear on both sides to lock in its natural flavor. Then, the Cajun trinity of onion, bell pepper and celery ...
Cajun Grilled Chicken Salad With Remoulade Sauce Dressing
My new Cajun grilled chicken salad with remoulade sauce dressing is light, refreshing and jam-packed with south Louisiana special flavor, ya'll. It's also the perfect way to use up your cook-out leftovers!! Sliced Cajun grilled chicken remoulade breast, the caramelized Cajun trinity and corn warm ...
Cajun Grilled Chicken Remoulade
Cajun grilled chicken remoulade provides just the right amount of beloved south Louisiana flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfect for patio-sharing with your besties, y'all. An all-night-long marinade ensures that zesty flavor and optimal tenderness are experienced from the skin ...