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Grillades and Grits on a gray plate with a red and white napkin on a wood table

Grillades and Grits

Last updated on May 23rd, 2023 Grillades and grits is a traditional New Orleans brunch dish. Seasoned round steak is slowly braised until tender with vegetables and served over creamy corn grits. Methods for the Instant Pot, slow cooker and stovetop are included. Grillades and grits is a dish I’m […]

three baked crawfish pies on a wooden background with a red plaid napkin

Crawfish Pie

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 Savory crawfish pie is filled with tender crawfish tails, vegetables and seasonings then baked in a flaky pie crust until golden brown. I was in college before I ever attended my first crawfish boil. I remember this steaming plate of tiny boiled crustaceans was […]

three beignets on a grey plate with powdered sugar with cafe au lait in the background

How to Make Beignets [from scratch]

Last updated on May 13th, 2023 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 […]

bowl of crawfish bisque garnished with cream, parsley and oyster crackers on a white wooden background

Crawfish Bisque

Last updated on May 23rd, 2023 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 […]

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

Hot Baked Crawfish Dip

Last updated on April 13th, 2023 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, […]