• Shrimp, Turkey and Sausage Etouffee

    This Shrimp, Turkey and Sausage Etouffee recipe is an authentic and versatile Cajun dish that is easy and fun to make at home. I’ve mentioned in other recipes that part of my family’s heritage is from Cajun people of southern Louisiana. For several large family gatherings we would enjoy eating Gumbo, but our family did…

  • Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad

    Fresh Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad Recipe for Summer Meals If you’re looking for a no-fuss side dish that’s cool, crisp, and easy to throw together, this tomato, cucumber, and onion salad is about as simple and southern as it gets. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and fresh summer produce, this salad is…

  • Shrimp and Sausage Grits

    This Shrimp and Sausage Grits recipe is a very diverse dish that could be eaten for any meal any time of day. I did not grow up eating grits.  It was just not something our family ate.  We did eat lots of seafood though, and shrimp was always my favorite.  I loved shrimp cooked lots…

  • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

    Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a family favorite! I serve this recipe for our family on a weekly basis. Some of my best family memories involve good home-cooking!  I remember not only eating great food, but I also have fond memories of my mother, father, aunts, uncles, and grandmothers teaching me how to cook food…

  • Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a tasty side that will have the whole crowd talking! The bacon and green onions is what gives this recipe it’s amazing flavor. A loaded baked potato is so good that it can be it’s own meal.  Loaded baked potatoes are also great sides for steak, barbecue, and seafood. …