Hummus is easy to love. What’s even more to love are all the different variations of hummus. Spinach Hummus gives you the texture of a not too creamy hummus with a nice green flavor from the spinach. It’s very nutritious, it can be a snack, a meal, or just something to share, and it’s also […]
This recipe is one I will never get tired of sharing. Seems everyone who gives these nuts a try ends up being hooked. They make a perfect gift to share and are almost impossible to turn down. It’s also quick and easy recipe. Most any nuts will do, a favorite combination is pecans, almonds, and […]
Jambalaya originated in southern Louisiana by the Cajuns around the bayou where food was scarce, as opposed to the richer part of Louisiana. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest – hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage, shrimp, and chicken version is one of my […]
This is a great way to enjoy sweet potatoes that doesn’t require much work in the kitchen. Just three ingredients and you have a great vegetable side dish that plays well with almost everything. Cutting them into long narrow wedges speeds up the cooking time and you get 1-2 servings per potato. Recipe- Grilled Sweet […]
Found in season during the summer months and early fall, boiled peanuts are green or raw peanuts that are boiled in seasoned water for hours. Peanuts came to America from Africa sometime in the 1700’s on slave ships. During the civil war, soldiers had access to green peanuts out of the ground. Boiling them was […]
I love lasagna and I love seafood, so why not? Wanting something that is decadent, but not too heavy. Layers of goodness and not blobs of mess. Rich, but lite at the same time. So, for the seafood, its lobster season, so why not lobster, and then some scallops & shrimp. For the sauce, a […]