From the crispy skin to the tender, juicy yum-deliciousness inside, these gluten free oven smoked chicken leg quarters are a sensory symphony of taste, touch, and smell. An all night marinade, a slow cook, and the sauce, y'all...the sauce is amazing incredible good. The sauce is what makes it all ...
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Gluten Free Cajun French Onion Chicken Soup
Rich, super-flavorful, and oh sooo easy, my gluten free Cajun French onion chicken soup is a south Louisiana twist on the familiar French soup. Seasoned, browned chicken, caramelized onions, and a spice mixture featuring the other two members of the Cajun trinity transform this soup into one big ...
Grain & Gluten Free Creole Mustard Chicken Wings & Tenders
Spicy, tangy, and oh soooo full of yum-delicious flavor, my gluten free Creole mustard chicken wings and tenders let you prep, cook, and serve two delectable party faves with one south Louisiana sassified recipe, y'all. Easy to double - or even triple - for a big event, these oh soooo grown up ...
Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp Stew
An oldie but oh soooo goodie, my gluten free Cajun shrimp stew gets its authentic taste and texture from my Trinity Roux™. The ultra-tasty Cajun 'trinity' base, fresh local shrimp, and a handful of south Louisiana seasonings make this redo on the beloved Cajun comfort classic straight yum-delicious ...
Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
My gluten free Cajun shrimp and crab au gratin is ooey, gooey double cheesy yum-deliciousness. A caramelized Cajun trinity base, and fresh south Louisiana shrimp and crab. All swimming in an authentic south Louisiana spiced, oh sooo creamy grain free au gratin sauce. Yep and ...
Gluten Free Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Cake
You just can't get any more New Orleans dessert indulgent than my gluten free Bananas Foster bread pudding cake. The melt in your mouth bread pudding base bakes to perfection in the oven for just over 1 hour. Once it cools, you drizzle (or ladle) the rich yet ridiculously easy sauce over the top of ...
Roasted Garlic Basil Lemon Spatchcock Chicken
Filled and rubbed with yum-delicious seasonings, this roasted garlic basil lemon spatchcock chicken is just as super tasty as it is tender. When you prep it before you go to bed, all you have to do for dinner the next evening is pop the bird in the oven for about 1 hour. Yep and oh sooo easy ...
Gluten Free Cajun Sausage and Peppers Pasta
A quick, surefire dinner winner, this gluten free Cajun sausage and peppers pasta is jam-packed with south Louisiana flavor. Red and green bell peppers stand out among the caramelized Cajun trinity base that also includes onion and celery. Our state's beloved Manda sausage fires up each scrumptious ...
Gluten Free Fried Green Tomatoes With Shrimp Remoulade
A light, grain free batter makes these gluten free fried green tomatoes melt in your mouth yum-deliciousness. The airy crunch, the sweet tomato taste with a hint of hot sauce, and an out-of-this-world shrimp remoulade to top it all off makes this impressive appetizer or snack taste just as good as ...
Gluten Free Strawberry Cornbread Poke Cake
A new spin on a beloved classic, my gluten free strawberry cornbread poke cake is just a delight to look at as it is to eat. A little denser, but still as yum-delicious as the more 'cakey' poke cakes, this easy gluten free cake recipe makes a stunning first impression. Yep and ...
Gluten Free Grillades and Grits
I don't know which is better: The enthralling aroma, or the melt-in-your-mouth taste of these yum-delicious gluten free grillades and grits. My Trinity Roux™ forms the base of the dish, while the cut round steak, tomatoes, and handful of spices slow cook down until the meat falls apart. A sure fire ...
Cajun 'Caviar of the South' Pimento Cheese
This gluten free Cajun 'Caviar of the South' pimento cheese spread is creamy, cheesy, and can't-stop-eating-it addictive. My over the top version of the popular Southern classic takes only 20 minutes to pull together. By the time it's chilled and ready to eat, all of the separate flavors have ...
Gluten Free Chicken And Sausage Gumbo With Okra
Experiencing the deep, rich taste of this gluten free chicken and sausage gumbo with okra is a special event that you don't want to miss. Technically Paleo, low carb, keto and grain free without the rice, my Trinity Roux™ gives this traditional south Louisiana gluten free gumbo its authentic taste ...
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Cheesecake With Praline Topping
This recipe for gluten free sweet potato cheesecake with praline topping came straight out of my heart. Created in my kitchen with what I had on had, this cheesecake recipe includes both cream cheese and ricotta cheese. An almond crust keeps it light, while the mix of cheeses and traditional pie ...
Paleo Cajun Chicken Fricassee
Cajun Chicken Fricassee is culinary proof that the most complex flavors can arise out of the most humble of ingredients. This simple south Louisiana dish, traditionally prepared with an oil-and-flour roux, gets a Paleo update using my Trinity Roux™. Yep and yay!! Disclosure: A Sprinkling of ...
Cajun Smothered Green Beans With Sausage
A one-pot meal or a sassy side dish, Cajun smothered green beans with sausage is pure rich, velvety deliciousness. Cooked with a heaping of bean pod-hugging butter and seasoning, my take on this south Louisiana staple is my most requested recipe. Naturally keto, low carb, and gluten free, this easy ...
Paleo Louisiana Seafood Gumbo With 'Riced' Cajun Cauliflower Salad
G-u-m-b-o, g-u-m-b-o, g-u-m-b-o, and Paleo Louisiana seafood gumbo is its name-o!!! Yep!! Say hello to grain free, Paleo, ketogenic & gluten free gumbo, y'all. Made with my Trinity Roux™, this gumbo rocks with authentic south Louisiana taste and texture. 'Riced' Cajun cauliflower salad keeps ...
Gluten Free One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
One large pot - and one super delicious list of both traditional and just a little unusual ingredients - give this gluten free one pot chicken noodle soup an 'Ooh, I've never had it like this before' flavor and texture. Oh, and just one hour til it's yum in your tum...Yep and ...
Cajun Trinity Turmeric Rice With Mushrooms
Oh the flavor and texture!!! This Cajun trinity turmeric rice with mushrooms jazzes up a weeknight dinner, and puts the finishing touch on a more elaborate weekend feast. Jam-packed with veggies and seasonings, this hearty gluten free rice recipe is sooo easy to make!! Yep and ...
Cajun Roast Turkey Breast With Gluten Free Gravy
Over-the-top tender and juicy with just the right browned, crispy skin, my Cajun roast turkey breast is perfect for your lower-key holiday plans, y'all. Thawed frozen bone-in turkey breast, marinated for 24 hours in a south Louisiana-spiced broth. Then, baked low and slow in cast iron til its ...
Gluten Free Cajun Crawfish Cornbread Dressing
A south Louisiana staple holiday dish, this gluten free Cajun crawfish cornbread dressing rivals its gluten-laden counterparts in terms of flavor, texture, and 'oomph.' A moist, gluten free skillet cornbread forms the base of the dressing. Then, the crawfish, veggies, and handful of Cajun seasonings ...
Gluten Free Skillet Cornbread
Surprisingly light and airy, this gluten free skillet cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to hearty fall and winter dishes. A little - but not too much - sugar makes this recipe suitable for both sweet and savory cornbread lovers. Yep and yay... Disclosure: A Sprinkling of Cayenne is a ...
Maraschino Cherry Lime Smoked Chicken
This maraschino cherry lime smoked chicken practically cooks itself while you relax and enjoy your afternoon. Generous seasoning - and alternating cherry and lime palate sparks - provide a deep, rich flavor profile that makes you want to eat each piece all the way down to the ...
Paleo Chicken Vegetable Soup
Soothing to the body and the soul, this Paleo chicken vegetable soup is low on carbs and super high in flavor. Perfect for warming you up on any chilly day, this easy gluten free soup recipe packs a few out-of-the-ordinary ingredients that take its flavor profile to the highest ...
Gluten Free Blueberry Lime Pecan Flaugnarde
This gluten free blueberry lime pecan flaugnarde recipe is fancy, French, and yum-delicious. Coming together in roughly 45 minutes, this easy dessert recipe adapts into your grain free or Paleo diet with minimal substitutions. Yep and yay... Disclosure: A Sprinkling of Cayenne is a ...
Sparkling Pomegranate Mint Party Punch
From the fruity overtones to the fizzing soda bubbles, homemade sodas and punches make people feel special. Be the bearer of ultra-flavorful refreshment - and oh sooo beautiful presentation - with this sparkling pomegranate mint party punch. I Just Wanna Jump Into Sparkling Pomegranate Mint Party ...
Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Smoky, sweet, savory, and oh sooo scrumptious, these shrimp and smoked Gouda cheese stuffed baked potatoes hit the proverbial spot. A substantial meal-in-one, this easy gluten free shrimp recipe also makes an impressive date night side for a couple of sizzling steaks. Disclosure: A Sprinkling ...
Dungeness Crab & Sweet Pea Zoodle Salad
Seafood and veggies and zoodles, oh my!! This Dungeness crab and sweet pea zoodle salad satisfies with each bite of creamy deliciousness that's light enough for lunch, yet substantial enough for a main dish dinner course. Disclosure: A Sprinkling of Cayenne is a participant in the Amazon ...
Cajun Slow Cooked Whole Chicken
The sights, the smells, the oh soo juicy texture, and the yummy delicious taste of this Cajun slow cooked whole chicken makes it the perfect Sunday dinner dish. The south Louisiana Cajun trinity of onions, green bell peppers, and celery - along with sweet potatoes - combine perfectly in this ...
Gluten Free Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Rich, buttery, and spiked with a few shakes of south Louisiana hot sauce, this gluten free shrimp scampi pasta satisfies your craving for comfort food in just 30 minutes. Heed this loving forewarning though - this easy weeknight dinner is sooo good that you'll probably want to make a double batch of ...
Louisiana Redfish en Papillote
Easy on the eyes, scrumptious on the lips, and oh sooo light on the tummy, this Louisiana redfish en papillote comes together in roughly 35 minutes. Naturally gluten free, low carb, and Paleo if you're not fussy about less than 1 teaspoon of prepared ingredients, this fish in parchment paper recipe ...
Zesty Skillet Chicken Thighs With Mushrooms
Want a fast, ultra-yummy meal for dinner tonight that takes roughly 35 minutes to cook? This zesty skillet chicken thighs with mushrooms recipe incorporates several pantry staples into one delicious sauce that's infused with just the right kick of fresh cilantro. Just as good for next-day leftovers ...
Cajun Smothered Potatoes
A staple side dish in south Louisiana homes, Cajun smothered potatoes is beloved for its humble ingredients, simplistic preparation, and sky-high comfort food level. Once you get the hang of preparing this basic recipe, you'll be able to add whatever meats and veggies you have on hand to it, making ...
Rainbow Red Cabbage Coleslaw
Happy 4th y'all!! This rainbow red cabbage coleslaw is the perfect last-minute side dish for your holiday bash, as you likely already have many of the ingredients already on hand. It comes together quickly, makes a dramatic, almost firework-like presentation, and has a creamy texture and spicy ...
Paleo Jambalaya Pasta With Zoodles
Wanna take a big bite of this yummy Paleo jambalaya pasta with zoodles? Yep, you do? I don't blame you at all. Nope. With shrimp, chicken, and filler-free sausage, this lighter, grain-free version of the classic Cajun/Creole dish is huge on authentic south Louisiana flavor yet blissfully low on ...
Easy Cajun Marinated Mushrooms
Yum to the tum, y'all!! All by themselves, these easy Cajun marinated mushrooms are a feisty and addictive low carb snack. But, once you top a steak, baked potato, rice, or steamed veggie with them, well my friends, then you got yourself something special that makes mealtime a more festive ...
Baked Yellow Squash Noodles And Cheese
Who can say no to a piping hot bowl of this baked yellow squash noodles and cheese sitting right in front of them? I can't. Nope. This easy squash casserole is a rich, creamy, and low carb way to get your cheese fix on for dinner tonight.Yep and yay... Disclosure: A Sprinkling of Cayenne is a ...
Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp Dip
Warning!!! This baked gluten free Cajun shrimp dip is sooo good that you will likely receive multiple requests to remake this for every party you attend from here on out. Creamy, cheesy, and full of shrimp, artichokes, and other yummy assorted veggies, this dip is a go-to recipe for get-togethers of ...
Grilled Orange Beef Kabobs
What's super-tasty, fun and easy to make, and full of visually stimulating colors and textures? Why, these grilled orange beef kabobs are, my friends... Easy on the budget and on the eyes, this spin on an old favorite makes you look like the culinary champ you are in the kitchen and outside on the ...
Spicy Chicken Stroganoff With Broiled Zoodles
This spicy chicken Stroganoff is a spirited spin on the milder but ultra-tasty original version. Easy broiled zucchini takes the place of egg noodles, which lightens the dish and keep everyone's attention on its robust flavor and rich, creamy sauce. Disclosure: A Sprinkling of Cayenne is a ...