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Vegetable Salad

How many times have you been asked to bring a salad or veggie platter to a gathering? Personally I can’t even count the times and I’m always trying to find creative ways spice up my veggie platter or salad. Well this recipe is perfect because it combines the two together that is pleasing [...]

Taco Tuesday

It’s time for Taco Tuesday. Who says you have to go out to enjoy in the festivities? Why not stay in and make your own instead. A gathering of friends, tacos, and margaritas adds up to a pretty good time! So on the menu will be carne asada tacos, Mexican rice [...]

Gumbo

Louisiana is known for its delicious style of cooking from Cajon to Creole. A family favorite in our household is Gumbo. Just saying the word stirs up a bunch of wonderful memories and too many pots of Gumbo to count. In October Gumbo is presented with it’s own National Gumbo Day. [...]

Roasting a Chicken

Have you ever wondered how to roast a chicken? It can seem like a daunting task, but it’s really quite easy. Having a roasted chicken in the refrigerator can be a blessing when you’re running short on time and need to put food on the table fast. You can get creative with [...]

Dinner on the Fly

Do you need to put something on the table for dinner, fast? If you’re like me you want it to come together quickly but also have a little personal touch to it. I was recently in the same position as I had family coming over for dinner unexpectedly. I was also short [...]

Grilled Oysters

I had the pleasure of enjoying fresh oysters that were cooked on the grill at a family gathering this past weekend. I have personally never cared for oysters cooked or raw on the half shell. I was a little hesitant to try, but everyone else was having so much fun that I had [...]

Jar side service

Are you looking for a different way to serve your guest their first courses?  How about serving the appetizer and salad portion of your meal in wide mouth jars?  What a fun and unique way to entertain and delight your guest!  Below is a appetizer and salad recipe to get you started for a meal, [...]

Appetizers can you hold the carbs, please!

Ever go to a dinner party and fill up before the main course arrives?  It’s usually because the appetizers that are circling are loaded with carbs and will fill you up.  Then you are presented with a beautiful feast that  you’re regrettably unable to enjoy.  It’s nice to keep appetizers a light fare, a little something  to [...]

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

A lot of color and a lot of flavor – Mexican dishes always have both! Try any of these delicious Mexican dishes to make for your friends and/or family to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Carne Asada Tacos

Ingredients (serves 4):
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin, cut into thin bite-size slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
All-purpose seasoning salt (Recommend: Lawry’s seasoning salt)
3/4 [...]

Baseball Themed Birthday Party

Spring is upon us and…so is baseball season!
Know of any baseball fans in your family? Have a themed Baseball Birthday Party in their honor, or just invite friends over to watch the game. It’s a fun and festive way to cheer on your favorite team!

DECORATIONS:

Since Baseball is the All-American sport using the colors: red, white [...]