This Corn Maque Choux with Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage is a classic southern Louisiana dish. It might be difficult to pronounce, but it’s easy to make…and it’s delicious, too! Disclosure: This Corn Maque Choux with Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage post was sponsored by al fresco, but the recipe and opinions are entirely my own. Thank you […]
Muffaletta Panini
These Muffaletta Panini are a twist on the classic New Orleans’ sandwich, and they’re the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras! The other day, I was driving out to pick up Robbie from preschool, and I flipped the radio onto a local station that’s broadcast by Siena College. This station is a mix between awesome […]
Mardi Gras Donut Holes
Let the good times roll with a batch of these Mardi Gras Donut Holes! As excited as I get about decorating for Halloween…and then Thanksgiving…and then Christmas…each year, I find it oddly satisfying to clean up all of the decorations and pack them away once the holidays are over. To be fair, taking down the […]
Cajun Fried Shrimp
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style this year with a batch of this Cajun Fried Shrimp + Spicy Dipping Sauce! It’s funny thinking back to how we met some of our best friends. I actually met one of my best friends via email. It’s true. During my sophomore year in college, I got a random email […]
Red Beans and Rice Stuffed Peppers
With Mardi Gras approaching, it’s time for some Cajun comfort food. It’s time for some Red Beans and Rice Stuffed Peppers! Line’s good, sweep for weight only! Sweep! Sweeeeep! If these words sound even vaguely familiar to you, then chances are you’ve curled before. Laura and I discovered curling when we wandered into the Schenectady Curling Club […]
Blackened Chicken Pasta
Celebrate Mardi Gras with some tasty Cajun food! This Cajun Chicken Pasta is one of our favorites! I’ve always loved spending time in the kitchen. I grew up in a traditional Southern household, which meant there were always sweet treats and freshly baked snacks around. After graduating from college, I developed a love for cooking and […]
Cajun Dirty Rice
Celebrate Mardi Gras and make your weeknight dinner epic with this Cajun Dirty Rice! Do you remember the moment when you first met some of your closest friends? More often than not, good friendships just develop over time…but it’s still fun to think about the first time you met. Although my wife and I now live […]
Cinnamon Cream Cheese King Cake
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese King Cake…a classic New Orleans danish-like treat filled with cinnamon cream cheese! Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate! If you’ve never been to Mardi Gras, then you probably have a very specific image in your head of what happens during this […]
Shrimp Etouffee
This Cajun Shrimp Etouffee is a favorite in south Louisiana… and a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! With Mardi Gras quickly approaching, I’ve really been craving Cajun and Creole food like you wouldn’t believe! Etouffee is one of my favorite Creole-style comfort foods, and since it’s been unbearably cold this winter, I decided to whip […]