Hey, Welcome to my little corner of the internet Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today, I want to talk about Matzo Ball Soup a dish that holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, my Mother would whip up a steaming pot of this golden goodness whenever I needed a pick-me-up or was feeling under …
Appetizers and Snacks
*Thanks to Sir Kensington’s for sending me some delicious product, these are condiments I love and use! Texas kolaches will put a smile on your face. Especially these because they have my favorite sausage, andouille, pickled jalapeños and cheese. Since moving to Texas I remember always seeing mini sausages wrapped in a yeasty dough when buying …
Don’t you love all of the summer produce popping up all over? This tomato tart screams fresh ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, buttery puff pastry and a delicious addictive mayo mixed with grated fontina and parmesan cheese. I decided to take the ever so popular southern tomato pie and make it in tart form. The recipe …
As much as I like to cook and make things from scratch, I also love to have a few short cuts. These chicken rillettes were made with a new favorite of mine, D’Artagnan’s chicken leg confit. Rillettes are great for entertaining and pretty quick to put together, especially with the short cut of the chicken already …
Just in time for the big game, these chicken tinga fries will sure be a hit! Unfortunately, my Saints are not in it–please let’s not talk about that last play….but, back to the food–these are da-bomb! For the big game, I do not want to spend a lot of time cooking so I wanted minimal …
Okay, so last week was all about the Golden Milk Ice Cream With Cardamon Spiced Meringue, this week, a savory flatbread with sliced dates, Manchego cheese, balsamic onions, and crispy prosciutto Yes, crispy prosciutto! Which I must say is pretty addictive. The fatty pork and even more concentrated saltiness was the perfect pairing for the …
Hey, Welcome back to Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today, I’m excited to share with you my journey with Charoset, a dish that holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, Passover was always a cherished time for my family. The house buzzed with activity as we prepared for the Seder night, and one of …
Hey, Welcome back to Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today I will tell you about Croissant Recipe. Every weekend, I wake up to the smell of freshly baked croissants wafting along with Battenberg Cake and Stirred Custard through my kitchen. It’s a tradition I started a few years ago when I stumbled upon a simple croissant …
Hey, Welcome to Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today I will tell you about Spinach Dip Recipe. A few years ago, I was invited to a dinner with some friends. I wanted to bring something tasty and easy to share, so I turned to my trusty spinach dip recipe. I remember standing in my kitchen, chopping …
Hey, Welcome to my little corner of the internet on Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today, I m excited to share with you Jello shots one of my favorite party tricks, let me take you back to a memorable night a few summers ago. We were having a backyard bash, and as the sun dipped below …