The Cooking Bride

Hummingbird Bundt Cake

A darling of Southern desserts, Hummingbird Bundt Cake combines sliced bananas, crushed pineapples and chopped with a spiced cake batter. The slightly sweet cake is then topped with decadent cream cheese icing and more chopped pecans.This post ... continue reading...

Mint Julep Sauce for Lamb Chops

Fresh mint leaves, bourbon, sugar and red wine vinegar are gently simmered together for a light and fresh mint julep sauce for lamb chops.This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this ... continue reading...

Shrimp and Crawfish Étouffée

Shrimp and crawfish étouffée is a classic Louisiana dish with lots for flavor. Shrimp and crawfish tails are simmered with vegetables and spices and served over hot cooked white rice.A few months ago, I polled a few friends on my personal ... continue reading...

Dirty Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Dirty Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers are filled with a hearty and flavorful mix of ground beef, rice and vegetables. It's a perfect easy meal.The Cajun dirty rice recipe I shared serves 12 people. Great if you're feeding a crowd, but what if you're ... continue reading...

Cajun Dirty Rice

Classic Cajun dirty rice is a meaty side dish that combines ground chicken livers, ground beef, bell peppers, onion and celery.A lot of traditional Southern dishes can trace their roots back to slave cooking. Dirty rice is one of those dishes. ... continue reading...

10-Minute Easy Shrimp Scampi

This easy shrimp scampi recipe with fettuccine is a one skillet weeknight meal that's ready in under 10-minutes. Served with a buttery garlic sauce.Shrimp scampi is one of those dishes that looks and sounds fancy, but it's deceptively easy to ... continue reading...