This is the BEST Chocolate Buttercream! Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream is beyond airy and silky-smooth, with a rich chocolate flavor and a subtle hint of sweetness! Forget that plain ‘ole chocolate frosting and welcome in your new favorite flavorful whip! If you love this, you will also love this American Buttercream and Original Swiss Meringue […]
Butter Beans Recipe (Vegan Friendly!)
These Delicious Southern Butter Beans are simmered in vegetable broth and liquid smoke for that authentic smokey flavor you get from a traditional pot of butter beans. It’s an alternative way of cooking your favorite soulful comfort food. This Vegan Butter Beans are so good, you will forget that you’re eating a plant based recipe! […]
15 Must Have Southern Cookbooks
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Today I’m sharing 15 Must Have Southern Cookbooks! Whether you’re looking to learn more about Southern traditions and culture or relive your tastiest childhood memories of delicious authentic Southern recipes, you’ll find these cookbooks as captivating to read as they are handy in the […]
Taco Soup Recipe (Easy, Ready in 30 Minutes & Vegetarian Option)
This perfectly easy, ready in 30 minutes Mexican Taco Soup recipe is full of bold vibrant flavors, robust spices and completely made from pantry staples like canned beans and corn! Serve with a side of my incredible Mexican Cornbread. If you love this soup, you will also love this Mexican Chicken Pozole and Carrot Ginger […]
Moqueca Recipe (Brazilian Fish Stew)
This Authentic Moqueca (or Brazilian Fish Stew) is made perfectly savory and comforting with firm fish, creamy coconut, tomatoes, lime and spiced peri peri seasoning. If you love this, you will also love this Seafood Paella, Seafood Gumbo and Cajun Clam Chowder. Thank you Chef Mireille for sharing this wonderful recipe. I’m Chef Mireille and […]
Birria Tacos
Birria Tacos (or Quesatacos) are made with tender beef, a rich adobo sauce, gooey cheese, and earthy corn tortillas! Once pan-fried to cheesy crisp perfection, these tacos are repeatedly dipped into broth for a flavorful, texturally exciting experience! If you love this, you will also love my Carne Asada, Taco Soup, Blackened Shrimp Nachos or […]
THE BEST Chocolate Cheesecake
Packed with chocolatey goodness four times over, this Chocolate Cheesecake is a true chocolate lover’s fantasy! In this recipe, a chocolate graham crust, a fudgy cheesecake filling and both a white and regular chocolate glaze come together to create the ultimate cocoa creation! If you love this cheesecake, you will also love this Chocolate Peppermint […]
Jambalaya Skillet
Celebrate Mardi Gras at home with an absolutely irresistible Jambalaya Skillet loaded with colorful veggies, tender bold blackened chicken, Zatarain’s Andouille Smoked Sausage, and Cajun-spiced rice! This Jambalaya Skillet is a party all of its own! Let the good times roll! If you love this, you will also love this Seafood Gumbo, Red Beans and […]
Jamaican Beef Patties
These Authentic Jamaican Beef Patties wraps an incredibly flavorful rich and savory curry spice filled beef potato filling in the most flaky buttery pocket of pastry. You won’t be able to get enough of these! If you love these, you will also love my Ground Turkey Empanadas and Blueberry Hand Pies. Thank you so much […]
Lemon Meringue Pie
Searching for the absolute best lemon meringue pie recipe? Look no further! Made with the butteriest homemade pie crust, a creamy tart lemon curd filling and piled high with fluffy clouds of sweet meringue, this pie is a lemon lover’s dream come true! If you love this recipe, you will also love this Spring Pavlova, […]
Blackened Salmon
This Blackened Salmon packs incredible flavor, and couldn’t be easier to make! Cajun seasoning with hints of citrus coat the salmon then it is seared creating the perfect crust! If you love this, you will also love this Honey Blackened Catfish and Blackened Shrimp Nachos! Thank you Chef Curl Ardee for sharing this wonderful recipe! […]
Seafood Paella (Completely Keto!)
Seafood Paella never tasted so good even when completely low carb and keto friendly! Made with smokey Cajun sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic spices and delicate, sweet seafood, this paella is tasty beyond belief! If you love this, you will also love this Brazilian Fish Stew, Spanish Chicken and Rice OR Savannah Red Rice! This post […]
Pollo Asado
Smoky, tangy, spicy and tasty, this marinated and roasted Pollo Asado is the most flavorful and moist tender chicken recipe! Put a Latin spin on tonight’s dinner using this meal-prep worthy recipe. If you love this, you will also love this Rosemary Roast Chicken and this Lemon Roast Chicken and Potatoes! I’ll be honest, I […]
Buffalo Fried Cauliflower
This Spicy Buffalo Fried Cauliflower starts with fresh cauliflower florets that are buttermilk marinated then fried to golden brown perfection and finally tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce. If you love this recipe, you will love these Fried Pickles, Fried Okra and Fried Green Tomatoes! Thank you to Desiree of I Can You Can Vegan […]
Wine Braised Garlic Chicken
This Wine Braised Garlic Chicken is simple comfort food made chic! Tender chicken quarters are braised in a herbaceous, decadent white wine butter sauce in this simple, delicious one-pot-wonder dinner! Serve over grits or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. If you love this, you will love this Brown Stew Chicken, Lemon Chicken Piccata and […]
Shrimp Caesar Salad
This Shrimp Caesar Salad tosses fresh romaine lettuce with a creamy homemade and flavorful caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, and juicy creole spiced shrimp! This is the best Caesar you’ve ever had! If you love this, you will also love my Creole Shrimp Egg Salad, Harvest Fall Salad and Strawberry Spinach Salad!! Thank you to […]
Cajun Clam Chowder
This Cajun Clam Chowder is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of Creole spices, clams, salty bacon and andouille sausage, potatoes and veggies! This chowder is the perfect mix of New England Clam Chowder and Gumbo making for the perfect comfort food that will keep you and your belly happy all Winter long! […]
Christmas Punch
Bubbly, festive, and a total snap to stir together, this easy Christmas Punch is refreshing, filled with seasonal pomegranate flavor, and not overly sweet. In less than 5 minutes you’ll have a lovely, useful centerpiece for any holiday party! If you love this, you will also love my Berry Rhubarb Punch, Peach Nectar Punch and […]
Sugar Cookie Martini
Sweet and simple, this Sugar Cookie Martini will be your new favorite way to ring in the holidays! Made with Irish cream, vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and whole milk, this decadent dessert cocktail is guaranteed to impress! If you love these, you will also love this Chocolate Martini or Sangria! It’s officially the week […]
Orange White Chocolate Truffles
Orange White Chocolate Truffles are an orange lover’s dream come true! Made with Florida’s Natural Orange Juice, these decadent treats have a bright citrus flavor paired with a creamy, rich white chocolate. They’re great for gifts, parties or a weekend treat! Disclosure: I partnered with Florida’s Natural for this Truffles recipe post, but all opinions […]