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Chicken, Andouille, Shrimp Jambalaya

Chicken, Andouille, Shrimp Jambalaya

Makes 4 servings Jambalaya is a Cajun/Creole staple that many in Louisiana and New Orleans have enjoyed for centuries, but who developed the original recipe and why does it have such staying power? First off we have to delve deep into who settled into the Read More

Fish & Chips

Fish & Chips

Makes 4 servings I love England. I lived there briefly in the early 2000s and fell in love with the culture, the people, and the street food such as Kebabs and Fish & Chips.

Molasses Glazed Baby Back Ribs and Lady Pea Salad

Molasses Glazed Baby Back Ribs and Lady Pea Salad

Makes 4 servings

These ribs seem to make an appearance at least once each summer. They are spicy, sweet and the meat is so very tender and mouth-watering. Continue reading Molasses Glazed Baby Back Ribs and Lady Pea Salad

Roasted Grapes and Chicken

Roasted Grapes and Chicken

Makes 4 servings There are plenty of times I purchased grapes and I used them for chicken salad or another recipe or just to snack on, but they are beginning to soften up in the refrigerator.

Creamy Hummus

Creamy Hummus

Makes 6-8 servings   Today is International Hummus Day and I can’t tell you how much I love hummus.

Roasted Radishes with Herb Butter

Roasted Radishes with Herb Butter

Makes 4 Servings

This recipe is a super simple, straight forward side that is surprisingly a delicious way to use extra radishes Continue reading Roasted Radishes with Herb Butter

To Diet or Not To Diet That is the Question

To Diet or Not To Diet That is the Question

Today is International No Diet Day, which leads me to the question: Should we diet or not?

Taco Tuesday Taco Bar

Taco Tuesday Taco Bar

It’s Cinco de Mayo and it’s time to celebrate with a little Taco Tuesday!

Fresh Tomato Pasta with Fennel Seed Crusted Chicken

Fresh Tomato Pasta with Fennel Seed Crusted Chicken

Makes 4 servings

This recipes brings out the freshness of the summer. Continue reading Fresh Tomato Pasta with Fennel Seed Crusted Chicken

Marinated Beet Salad with Roquefort and Spiced Walnuts

Marinated Beet Salad with Roquefort and Spiced Walnuts

Makes 4 servings When I worked for Frank Stitt at Highland’s Bar & Grill I worked Garde Manger, often, which meant I worked the salad station.