My cookbook collection is vast. It runs the gamut: eccentric, religious, homestyle, professional... Last year, I tried separating the shelves of my cookbooks by types of cuisine. There's French, Italian, Vegan, Paleo and Southwestern. I have rows dedicated to Texas and Oklahoma cookbooks. The top shelf is for my most prized cookbooks (Salvador Dali's, an… Continue reading Crab Stuffed Baked Potatoes
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Creole Dirty Rice
Dirty rice is one of those dishes you'll get a thousand comments on. "My mom always made it with this" "It's best with sausage instead of ground beef" "You've got to use day old rice" "Cook the rice in with the meat, not in two pots" Dirty rice is a universally beloved Creole dish that's… Continue reading Creole Dirty Rice
Cowboy Beans
My mom had a pretty good rotation of meals when I was a kid, but I was a slightly picky child. Anytime she would say we were having hot dogs or spaghetti or chili for dinner I would grimace. I would eat it, of course, but I'd eat it begrudgingly. One thing I really didn't… Continue reading Cowboy Beans
Boudin Bites
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are two great snack nights in my house. Chips, crackers, dips, cheeses and tiny bites rule the world on those two holidays. I love making new appetizers and snacks for those two nights. Last year I made some pizza sausage balls and baked ham and cheese crackers. This year,… Continue reading Boudin Bites
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Now that Turkey Day has come and gone, it's time to get down to brass tacks: Christmas baking season is here! I'm really behind on my Christmas treats this year. Usually, I've made a couple of batches of cookies by now, but not this year. I went ham on the pumpkin and apple fall baking… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Meatball Pot Roast
Let's talk about pot roast for a second. Most people associate the term "pot roast" with a big hunk of meat cooked in a sauce to help it retain moisture. The big hunk of meat usually varies: chuck roast, bottom round, eye, etc. The cooking method also varies between cooking in a slow oven or… Continue reading Meatball Pot Roast
Veggie Orzo Salad
I've got a smorgasbord of pasta in my pantry right now. A lot of the recipes I've been cooking lately call for just a few cups of pasta, so I end up with half-empty bags and boxes on the shelf. I've used one 16-ounce box of orzo twice now, and there's still some pasta left!… Continue reading Veggie Orzo Salad
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Who knew Philadelphians were so opinionated about their beloved cheesesteak sandwiches? I posted a TikTok of this recipe last week and people infiltrated my comment section with vitriol about the ingredients. "Peppers aren't on real Philly Cheesesteaks!" "You can't call it that since it has peppers on it!" "You stooge, peppers have no place on… Continue reading Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
French Onion Chicken & Rice
My French Onion obsession continues with this insanely delicious casserole. I made French onion potatoes a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit. I've made French Onion Chicken & Noodles before and it was also a great recipe. This chicken & rice recipe, though, may take the cake. It's a simple recipe that… Continue reading French Onion Chicken & Rice
Italian Linguine Pasta Salad
When you read as many cookbooks as I do, a lot of things start to repeat themselves. In old church cookbooks you can expect to see pasta, jello, and fruit salads in the "salad" section. These cookbooks generally lack leafy green salads. You'll find a veritable feast of casseroles in the "main dishes" section, too.… Continue reading Italian Linguine Pasta Salad