We Tried Meal Kits and Took All the Stress Out of Nightly Dinner
I really do not like to cook. It’s not that I can’t do it – I’m perfectly capable, having grown up in the kitchens of my Sicilian...
"Get the Guy" Crawfish Pies
When I was in college, I had a guy friend (who could barely scramble an egg) once ask me if I could teach him how to make an easy dish that would, ahem... basically bring all...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Crawfish & Corn Cheesecake with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake. I've tweaked the recipe over the years and...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Bacon & Blue Cheesecake
Over a decade ago, I learned how to make Martin Wine Cellar's crawfish cheesecake appetizer. I've played with the recipe over the years and have made so many variations. This Bacon...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecake Series :: Muffaletta Cheesecake
Nearly 15 years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake that I've since tweaked and made my own. I've also played with close...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Eggplant Cheesecake with Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Nearly 15 years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake that I've since tweaked and made my own. I've...
Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
When the temperatures dip into the mid-to-low 60's, my appetite gears up for cozy homemade soups. One of our family's favorites is this lasagna soup in the slow cooker that has all the delicious flavors...
Las Cruces Tex-Mex is Coming to Metairie This Week!
Queso and Margaritas anyone?
Kids and adults can both agree that Tex-Mex food is delicious. Both can find something yummy to eat on the menu. If you haven't heard, a new Tex-Mex...
Pumpkins, Pasta, and Pancakes! :: All My Fall Must Haves From Trader Joe's
I. LOVE. FALL.
Honestly, it's my favorite time of year for many reasons. It finally gets below 100 degrees here in south Louisiana, the colors of fall are...
Level Up Your Canned Cinnamon Roll Game
A year or so ago, TikTok was ablaze with the "hack" of pouring heavy whipping cream over refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls before baking to give them that ooey-gooey Cinnabon texture. I thought this...
Better-Than-Restaurant Spinach & Artichoke Dip (An Instant Pot Version, Too!)
I love a good dip at a party. I used to have an old handwritten recipe for a copycat spinach & artichoke dip from a pretty famous local restaurant. I...
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Why You Should Invest In A French Press :: The Coffee Upgrade I Never Knew I Needed
About a year ago, my husband and I took our kids to upstate New York to see...
Author's Note: this juice cleanse was not sponsored. I paid for it myself and the opinions below are my own.
Creating Healthier Habits :: My Juice Cleanse Experience
After a few weeks of bad eating and wanting to jumpstart myself back...
3 Easy and Quick Dishes For Your Next Mexican Fiesta At Home
Who says Taco Tuesday can’t be any day of the week? I am one who definitely believes no one is ever sad at a Mexican restaurant. Margaritas, queso...