I was first introduced to Pimento Cheese during a trip to Nashville a few years back and I fell in love with it's creamy, cheesy, spicy flavors! It's not found on many menus up north and it wasn't until I returned south to New Orleans that I had Pimento Cheese once again and decided I … Continue reading Pimento Cheese
Need to feed a crowd? This giant quesadilla will do the trick! It comes together quickly and easily with the help of rotisserie chicken. It is sure to please everyone at your table with it's cheesy, Tex-Mex flavors! Even better is how completely customizable this recipe can be; feel free to add or omit fillings … Continue reading Cheesy Chicken Sheet-pan Quesadilla
School is back in session and so is Sunday afternoon meal prep! Check out these easy and super tasty baked, not fried chicken tenders which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days. My kids take them in their lunch boxes or eat them as an afternoon snack and dip them … Continue reading Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders
Hello, strangers! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted a recipe, but late spring got away from me with school ending and all the activities that go along with such a busy time of year. Fast forward to summer and I've literally been on the road more than I've been home, touring colleges with … Continue reading Ratatouille Nachos
There's no doubt, cheese boards and charcuterie are a culinary trend these days. Almost every event I cater or attend, features some form of this crowd pleasing combination; meat, cheese, cracker/chip and dip on a board. I've had multiple requests for guidance when it comes to creating your own display so I thought I'd take … Continue reading Cheese Boards and Charcuterie
They say 1 in 10 of these little green peppers is "hot" but somehow I ate 24 in one shot and only ran into 1 that made me grab my drink for some minor relief!? My point is, the shishito isn't recognized for it's heat but more for it's flavor and versatility. I've seen them … Continue reading Blistered Shishito Peppers
This is one of my go-to appetizer dips because it's easy to make and is a crowd favorite! Sometimes I sub chopped spinach for either the artichokes or the crab depending on who I'm feeding. You can make this dip your own by adding whatever you like once you've made the "base" in Step 1. … Continue reading The Crab and the Artichoke
Got a new square muffin tin and decided to create a special new muffin recipe to test it out! These carrot cake muffins take on a tropical twist with the addition of pineapple and coconut. They are super moist, protein packed and can be served for breakfast, as a snack or even for dessert! And … Continue reading Tropical Carrot Cake Muffins
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