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 donuts. Kolaches are Czech pastries made of a yeast dough and usually filled with fruit, but a …
It’s Black History Month and I am happy to partner with other amazing black food bloggers for this year’s Black History Month Virtual Potluck! If you missed out on last year just wait and see what everyone is doing this year! This year I chose to share a recipe that is dear to me, Creole …
Creamy, decadent goat cheese panna cotta. Panna cotta has become one of my favorite desserts. It is an Italian dessert that consists of milk, cream, sugar, and gelatin. That is it. The only hard thing about this recipe and making panna cotta is the waiting game–trust me. For this recipe, I took my favorite panna …
This here my friends is my version of arroz con pollo, arroz con grandules, chicken and rice, chicken and beans. All of the above. It is straight delicious. Spiced creole seasoned chicken with smokey creamy red beans all cooked together. Oh, and we cannot forget the andouille crust to add on to the flavor! I …
This creamy chicken soup with rice is not your average soup. I was craving something homely and satisfying for a cool front that came through Dallas and decided on something with chicken. I did not want the usual chicken soup, so I opted for a creamy version with one distinct ingredient–preserved lemon. Preserved lemon is …
Homemade chicken stock is one of those staple items that should always be on hand. Either stored in the fridge or frozen. I cannot stress enough how making your own homemade chicken stock will enhance your dish. It is ten times better than what you buy on the shelves in the grocery store. You are …
I started this blog 6 months ago and my goal was to continue learning and growing as a cook. Trying recipes that have been on my list to make for a long time. Wanting to learn how to bake and create yummy and tasty desserts. So far, I have been doing just that. I have …
There is nothing like crispy chicken skin and achieving it can be a hit or miss. This chicken under a brick recipe is adapted from Marc Forgione’s debut book, and creates that crispy chicken skin we all love. I love it because the skin is crispy but the chicken is not dry. For his brick …
For me, Spring is the time of year I enjoy pickling the most. This recipe for spicy pickled red onions is my favorite. I love adding jalapenos and coriander seeds to the mix. I love using coriander and it has become one of my favorite spices! The citrusy notes add a nice element to the …
Steadily I’ve been getting more and more adventurous when it comes to desserts. Stepping out of my comfort zone, I created this delicious dish! Golden milk ice cream with cardamom-spiced meringue! It is sooo good! The ice cream is coconut base and the meringue has cardamon in it, plus some chocolate action and toasted nuts going …