It’s apple season so that means it is time to share our easy to make, slow cooker cinnamon applesauce recipe. Every year I make a trip to our local orchard. While I am there, I debate on not only what type of apples to buy, but also how many. Granny Smith apples are good for …
Healthy Recipes
Homemade Dry Ranch Dressing Mix is so much healthier than those pre-made store bought packets. Not to mention by making your own, you will save yourself time and money! In fact, there is no need to run to the grocery store when you are trying to make your favorite dip because you are out of …
This time of the year, when the garden is producing a ton of tomatoes and the basil has fully grown, we love to make Tomato Basil Bruschetta. There is just something refreshing about taking a bite of a toasted baguette topped with tomato and basil. Not to mention that it is tossed in a delicious …
There is nothing more refreshing to eat on a hot summer day than a cucumber, onion & tomato salad. Especially when the produce comes from your own garden! The cold salad filled with crisp cucumbers and onions pair perfectly with chunks of tomatoes. And the tangy yet sweet vinegar dressing wakens up your taste buds …
Strawberry yogurt popsicles are a healthy, summer time treat that require only 3 simple ingredients. I actually thought about not posting this as a true recipe because it is so easy to make! However, because there are so many requests for healthy snack and dessert recipes, I thought it was time to share how we …
Oven Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots are one of the easiest, yet most elegant side dishes that you can make. Long slender pieces of carrots are drizzled with olive oil and honey and then sprinkled with salt and pepper. Throw them in a hot oven and in 30 minutes, you will have the most beautiful and …
When I need to make a delicious, meatless meal, I never hesitate to turn to this Shrimp and Arugula Risotto recipe. It turns out creamy and delicious each and every time, and it is surprisingly easy to make. The combination of sweet and succulent shrimp and peppery arugula mixed in with the risotto makes this …
You can’t think of New Orleans and not think of Gumbo. It may not be the first thing that comes to your mind, but when you talk about New Orleans food, I am sure it is at the top of the list. One of the reasons that Classic Gumbo is so popular is that it …
After I received my first Instant Pot, it took me a few months before I decided to transition one of my favorite recipes into Instant Pot Creole Jambalaya. For those of you that have an Instant Pot, you know what I mean. You have a favorite stove top or slow cooker recipe that your entire …
There is nothing more authentic about New Orleans than Cajun Crawfish Etouffee. Crawfish are a staple in New Orleans cuisine and the history of Cajun Crawfish Etouffee is quite interesting. This dish originated in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. This part of the state is what the locals refer to as Cajun country. This area was known …