Bangers and Mash is a popular recipe that originated in Britain and has become wildly popular in Ireland and the United Kingdom. This dish is made up of cooked sausage (Bangers) served with Mashed Potatoes (Mash). And most often it is served with a thick onion gravy coating the entire dish. And for those that …
Main Dishes
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 …
The very first thing that I ordered when I first visited New Orleans many years ago was a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich. Now, I know that there are plenty of food choices in Louisiana, and you might be surprised that I chose a sandwich as my first meal. However, I had just arrived in town …
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 …
This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe will bring you all of the memories of the classic New Orleans meal, in a fraction of the time. When you ask someone what are some of the best New Orleans meals, you can be sure that red beans and rice will be on top of the …
One of our favorite special occasion meals is Pan Seared Sea Scallops. No, this isn’t a dish that you would make weekly. But it is an amazing, easy to make meal that is perfect for a special occasion. I first had sea scallops at a benefit auction dinner. I fell in love with them right …
I have been eating shredded chicken sandwiches for as long as I can remember, but now that I have discovered how to make Instant Pot Creamy Shredded Chicken, it is my new favorite. One of the most popular, yet basic recipes for the Instant Pot is shredded chicken. Just look in any Facebook group designed …
I can’t believe that I am saying this, but I have fallen in love with this air fryer whole chicken recipe. Almost every Sunday I cook a whole chicken. We will sometimes eat it for dinner that night. But most often we cook it as part of our meal prep for the week. We use …
If you have ever spent any time in the south, you will definitely come across a barbecue restaurant that is known for their smoked brisket recipe. Whether it is Tennessee, Texas or Kansas, barbecue is wildly popular and each state will claim to have the best barbecue in the country. The claim to fame is …
When someone asks me for a quick and healthy dinner idea one of the first things that comes to mind is Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki and Classic Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry. It is one of the most popular dishes, along with Beef and Broccoli, served at my favorite Chinese restaurant. Whenever I place my order, …