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...
If there's one thing we like around here, it's some spicy, fried deliciousness. Boudin balls are a popular restaurant appetizer, but making them at home is easier than you think!
While you're at the store getting your ingredients, throw some...
One of my fellow New Orleans Mom writers recently had boudin egg rolls in two different restaurants within a week and asked me if I had a recipe for them to make at home. Just so happened I was...
It’s spring in South Louisiana and that means...
CRAWFISH BOILS!
If you’re lucky enough to eat your fill and still have leftovers, you may find yourself in a rut with what to do with them. I’ve made everything from potato salad...
If you are looking for things to do in New Orleans with kids, Jazz Fest is absolutely a wonderful event to consider. Jazz Fest offers some of the world's best live music, the most delicious food and is absolutely...
The Ultimate After-the-Boil Soup Recipe to Try After Your Next Crawfish Boil
A few years ago, I rounded up a few of my favorite recipes for using up crawfish boil leftovers in this post. Well, it's another crawfish season and...
I love a good crawfish recipe -- from bread to pasta and beyond, I've tried it. But if you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that'll knock your guests' socks off, look no further! This is my "quickie"...
Knock Their Socks Off with These Easy Crawfish Egg Rolls
I've mentioned before that my husband is a Louisiana transplant from Colorado. He has completely immersed himself in the amazing culinary culture of this city and has become quite the...
Snack dinners have become all the rage as of late. There’s something about having a platter of options to choose from that brings out the kid in all of us. Snack dinners aren’t just about the food though. They...
About a year ago, we started on a Clean Eating Journey I like to call it. It wasn’t my idea, but my husband’s. Its been a long journey with personal up and downs about it all but overall a...
This past Thanksgiving was far from traditional for my family, and the week before Thanksgiving found me perusing Whole Foods for ingredients for Chicken Corn Chowder rather than preparing for a turkey feast with extended family. While there, I...
I am very much looking forward to using my own breadcrumbs for this easy-to-make and fun-to-eat treat with the little ones. The best part is ... who knew this New Orleans favorite was healthy?!
Artichoke Balls (Original Recipe)
2 cans artichoke...
Disclosure :: our Holiday Recipe series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Whole Foods Market.
My Slovak Heritage
To put it simply (and in the most lovingly way possible), I am an American mutt. Don't get me wrong--I pride myself in...
The Easiest Kid-Friendly King Cake Recipe
We don't know about y'all, but we're ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with our kids in New Orleans! If you are looking for an easy kid-friendly Mardi Gras activity to enjoy with your kids,...