I know that traditionally seafood and cheese combos have been considered a no-no. But, the never-pair-seafood-with-cheese rule has largely gone by the wayside, and thank goodness for that. Seafood and cheese recipes can be delicious, provided you’re using a mild...
Voodoo Pasta
Sausage and shrimp in a spicy Alfredo sauce one-pot pasta? Yes, please! This is one of those pasta recipes y’all really like. It requires only one pot, and no boiling of pasta whatsoever. It’s easy and delicious. Just make sure you serve Voodoo Pasta with...
Bananas Foster Cake with Dark Rum Glaze
Mardi Gras season has begun here on the Gulf Coast. I always have lots of festive company during Mardi Gras, and I love it. But as you know, festive times require festive foods. And, boy howdy, do I ever love Mardi Gras party food! The most emblematic Mardi...
Creole Red Beans and Rice
We will soon find ourselves in the height of Mardi Gras season here in coastal Alabama. At my house that means most parades are two blocks away. It also means lots of hungry, thirsty, parade- and ball-going friends in the house, both before and after a parade. At...
Pasta al Limone
For those days when you just can’t even think anymore, the answer to dinner is Pasta al Limone. Pasta al Limone translates to Lemon-Scented Pasta. It hails from the Naples/Amalfi Coast area of Italy, where they grow the finest lemons in the world. It’s...
Herb Roasted Pork
When I was a teenager, my mom made a delicious pork roast that I loved. I only recall her making a few times, and I also remember coming home from school to the tantalizing aroma of that pork roast cooking. I’ve pestered my mother about it for years, but she swears...
Champagne Chicken
Got leftover champagne, sparkling wine, or prosecco? Then you need this Champagne Chicken recipe. Champagne Chicken isn’t difficult to make, but it certainly presents as a super fancy dish. It would be lovely on a special date night dinner or as a...
L.A. Caviar
L.A. (Lower Alabama) Caviar is a regional treat I’ve probably made a thousand times. It’s simple to toss together. It’s inexpensive to make. You probably have everything you need to make it in your kitchen right now. And all those are good things because L.A....
Crab Mornay
I’ve used this Crab Mornay recipe for years. It’s one of those utterly delicious Gulf Coast favorites we’re all delighted to see at holiday parties, and thrilled to have any other time. I'm not sure where the recipe came from originally. I’ve seen it on upscale...
Baked Citrus Chicken
I’m always on the lookout for new chicken recipes. Of course I require that they taste great, but I assign big bonus points for easy preparation. And y’all already know I’m a citrus freak. You can imagine how happy I was when I first discovered Baked Citrus...
Cocktail Sauce
A Gulf Coast must-have for fried or roasted shrimp, crab claws, fried fish, etc. . . Cocktail Sauce ketchup (Heinz preferred)prepared horseradish (not creamed horseradish) (prepared horseradish is finely grated and pickled, and can be found in the refrigerated...
Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp
When I planned this post, I tried to remember when I first made this recipe. It was one of the first keeper party recipes I found. Working backwards, my best guess is a party when the Princess OG was in nursery school. Let’s just say that’s been a minute. What I...













