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Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp

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...

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Need a holiday side that seems fancy, yet is easy to make, and travels well?  And pairs beautifully with turkey OR ham? I know you’re planning now, and I’ve got you covered.  This is a job for Stuffed Acorn Squash.   I’ve served these delicious Stuffed Acorn...

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

I'm  not going to play coy:  I make awesome deviled eggs.  I don’t make the kind with smoked salmon or caviar on top.  I don’t make the kind with butter in the filling.  I don’t make deviled eggs that involve bacon, shrimp, or Sriracha, ever.  I make old-fashioned...

Summer Squash Gratin

Summer Squash Gratin

I love summer squash, and if you've clicked in here on purpose, I suspect you do, too.  I like it sautéed, roasted, breaded and fried.  I also REALLY like squash casserole.  It's squashy and cheesy with a lovely crunchy cracker crust. I don't make squash casserole...

Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

We’ve talked before about how seasonally-dependent we all are on fresh-picked, local, Silver Queen corn. Well, last week my favorite fresh corn dealer let it be known that she’d be back in business on Friday at her usual spot--the side road next to the liquor store. ...

Creole Potato Salad with Ham

Creole Potato Salad with Ham

This is the second installment of our “What the Heck am I Supposed to Do with All This Leftover Ham?” series. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of anybody who doesn’t like some form of potato salad. My Nana made the best potato salad ever. I won’t divulge her...

Cauliflower au Gratin

Cauliflower au Gratin

I’ve been told that Cauliflower au Gratin is a southern thing. Does anybody know if that’s true? Can somebody from the Midwest or someplace like that weigh in here? Did y’all have Cauliflower au Gratin growing up? (EDIT: An English friend says they have it in England,...

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Consider this my mashed potato manifesto: I don’t like gluey mashed potatoes. I want everyone to stop making them that way immediately. If you like gluey mashed potatoes, I won’t invite you to eat at my house. And if you show up anyway, I’ll make you a convert. So...

Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

I’ve recommended (and explained) Coconut Rice as an accompaniment to other dishes before, but I wanted y’all to be able to go straight to the recipe when you need it. You’ll only need it once though, it’s so easy to remember. In addition to being delicious, coconut...

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

I should warn those of you who are looking for genuine Thai food that this Pineapple Fried Rice isn’t especially authentic. This is a recipe I cobbled together from many different sources, and then adapted it to our US Gulf Coast pantries. It’s delicious, though. We...

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

What if I told you I have a vegetable recipe that your family will gobble up as fast as they snarf down French fries? What if I also told you making it was silly easy, but it sounded sort of fancy? (Y’all know that’s my favorite kind of recipe.) Well, Parmesan Roasted...

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

I served this as a dip at an event on Cinco de Mayo and several people asked for the recipe. It’s a recipe we sometimes had in the catering shop coolers for TexMex Tuesdays, and it was popular there, too. Based on Mexico’s beloved street snack, elote--charred corn on...

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Leftover Crab Mornay omelet.  It's what's for breakfast.
Leftover Crab Mornay omelet. It's what's for breakfast.
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Crab Mornay is a Gulf Coast classic for a good reason--it's fantastic!

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#holidayfood #ritzcrackers #crab#seafoodlover #foodporn #foodstagram #familyfavorite #gulfcoastcooking #fairhopefood ##yum
Crab Mornay is a Gulf Coast classic for a good reason--it's fantastic! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/crab-mornay/ #southernfood #southerncooking #holidayfood #ritzcrackers #crab#seafoodlover #foodporn #foodstagram #familyfavorite #gulfcoastcooking #fairhopefood ##yum
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Easy Dinner!  Baked Citrus Chicken. 
BONUS:  it's a legit use of all those extra satsumas!

#southerncooking #southernfood #chickendinner #chickenrecipes #familydinner #familyfriendly #familyfavorite #citrus #oranges #lemonchicken #lemon #satsuma #kidfriendlyfood #easydinner #yum
Easy Dinner! Baked Citrus Chicken. BONUS: it's a legit use of all those extra satsumas! #southerncooking #southernfood #chickendinner #chickenrecipes #familydinner #familyfriendly #familyfavorite #citrus #oranges #lemonchicken #lemon #satsuma #kidfriendlyfood #easydinner #yum
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'Tis the season for easy party food!  Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp is a perennial house favorite

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#southernfood #southerncooking #gulfcoastcooking #wildcaughtseafood #shrimp #foodstagram #holidaygoodies #holidayfood #easypartyfood #easyrecipes #horsdoeuvres #familyfavorite #yum
'Tis the season for easy party food! Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp is a perennial house favorite Littlecoastalkitchen.com/make-ahead-marinated-shrimp/ #southernfood #southerncooking #gulfcoastcooking #wildcaughtseafood #shrimp #foodstagram #holidaygoodies #holidayfood #easypartyfood #easyrecipes #horsdoeuvres #familyfavorite #yum
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Hello, happy people! We've got a  busy food week ahead; the holidays are officially here!  And you know what that means:  party food!  Here's an easy way to update an old favorite--

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
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#southernfood ##thanksgiving #southerncooking #holidayfood #partyfood #holidaygoodies #footballfood #foodstagram #sausage #cheese #pimentocheese #familyfavorite #yum
Hello, happy people! We've got a busy food week ahead; the holidays are officially here! And you know what that means: party food! Here's an easy way to update an old favorite-- Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls Littlecoastalkitchen.com/pimento-cheese-sausage-balls/ #southernfood ##thanksgiving #southerncooking #holidayfood #partyfood #holidaygoodies #footballfood #foodstagram #sausage #cheese #pimentocheese #familyfavorite #yum
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Here's your new holiday side:  Stuffed Acorn Squash.

It's easy, delicious, and it travels well.

Littlecoastalkitchen.com/stuffed-acorn-squash/

#holidayfood #thanksgiving #southernfood
#foodstagram #southerncooking #familyfriendly
#easyrecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #stuffedvegetables #eatyourveggies #yum
Here's your new holiday side: Stuffed Acorn Squash. It's easy, delicious, and it travels well. Littlecoastalkitchen.com/stuffed-acorn-squash/ #holidayfood #thanksgiving #southernfood #foodstagram #southerncooking #familyfriendly #easyrecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #stuffedvegetables #eatyourveggies #yum
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Yay!  Holiday party food is such a treat!  Today's installment is Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball!

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#holidayfood #holidays #southerncooking #southernfood  #thanksgiving #partyfood #appetizers #cheese #cranberries #cranberry #pecans #familyfavorite #foodstagram #yum
Yay! Holiday party food is such a treat! Today's installment is Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/cranberry-pecan-cheese-ball/ #holidayfood #holidays #southerncooking #southernfood #thanksgiving #partyfood #appetizers #cheese #cranberries #cranberry #pecans #familyfavorite #foodstagram #yum
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UPDATE:  Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen is full.  HOWEVER, if we can fill another class, I'll add one!  I need 8 attendees for the class to fill.  I'm looking at the calendar now---
UPDATE: Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen is full. HOWEVER, if we can fill another class, I'll add one! I need 8 attendees for the class to fill. I'm looking at the calendar now---
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Join us for our annual Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen 2024! I'll be making brand new, easy, inexpensive gifts this year, no cooking skills required. Class is Saturday, Dec. 7th, 10am. Email me to register: malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com. Class is $40, and it's always fun!
Join us for our annual Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen 2024! I'll be making brand new, easy, inexpensive gifts this year, no cooking skills required. Class is Saturday, Dec. 7th, 10am. Email me to register: malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com. Class is $40, and it's always fun!
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