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How to Make Beignets [from scratch]

February 17, 2020

You don’t have to make a trip to the Big Easy to enjoy fluffy beignets. Learn how to make beignets from scratch right in your own home! This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on […]

Crawfish Bisque

February 10, 2020

Velvety crawfish bisque combines crawfish tail meat, cream, leeks, garlic and crab boil for a little heat. Serve warm with crusty bread. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. My husband loves […]

Fried Oyster Po’ Boys

February 3, 2020

Fried oyster po’ boys are made with fresh oysters rolled in flour and cornmeal, deep fried and layered on French bread with remoulade sauce, lettuce and sliced tomato. Po’ Boys are a signature sandwich in the South. They come in several variations, from roast beef […]

baked crawfish dip in a white ceramic baking dish surrounded by crostini and a serving spoon

Hot Baked Crawfish Dip

January 27, 2020

If you love crawfish, you will love this ooey, gooey hot baked crawfish dip. Tender crawfish tails are combined with cream cheese, Parmesan, green onions and garlic and served with warm bread or crackers. Even though this crawfish dip is classified as an appetizer, The […]

Learn how to cook turnip greens just like they do in the South. Greens are slowly simmered with pork jowl, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper for a tender, tasty soul food side dish.

How to Cook Turnip Greens [Southern Turnip Greens]

January 9, 2020

Learn how to cook turnip greens just like they do in the South. Greens are slowly simmered with pork jowl, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper for a tender, tasty soul food side dish. This post is sponsored by Clifty Farm. The opinions contained within […]