Beef Nachos

Last night was one of those rush home from work and try to figure out what’s for dinner before it gets too late kinda nights. I’m sure you’ve never had one of those, but it happens all the time at my house. I know I should plan my weekly meals out, and a lot of the time I do. But… there is always at least one night during the week when I find myself scrambling.

Last night was one of those nights.

Bread Bowl Dip

At February 2, 2012
By Spiceblogger
In Appetizers, MexiCajun Recipes, Seafood
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So there’s a lot happening right now. It’s Mardi Gras here in Louisiana, in case you didn’t know There are parties, formal balls, parades and lots of eating. It’s almost Valentine’s Day which calls for all manner of sweet treats and tasty temptations. And there’s some big sporting event this Sunday.

Oh…. right! It’s the SuperBowl! lol I’ll be watching, and eating, and recovering from a Mardi Gras ball from the night before.

Cooking on Himalayan Salt Slabs: Mahi Mahi

Have you ever cooked on a slab of salt? Have you ever even heard of that? I haven’t; well, at least not until now.

As it turns out, Himalayan salt is a big deal. It is supposed to be the purest form of whole salt on the planet because it’s been protected deep within the Himalayan mountains for millions of years. And there is no shortage of companies marketing it. There are plates for serving fruit or sushi, cups for shooting tequila, bowls for tossing salads or ceviché, and slabs for cooking meat or veggies.

Spicy Shrimp & Broccoli Soup

At January 13, 2012
By Spiceblogger
In MexiCajun Recipes, Recipes, Seafood, Soups
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Cold nights call for hot soup. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

Earlier this week the temperature was 78°. That’s right: seventy-eight degrees. Phew! Louisiana weather is nothing if not a daily surprise. Last night the low was 25°. That is a 50+ degree swing. Nothing new for us, though. I know not to get too excited about a sunny, warm day in January because the next is likely to be bitterly cold and gloomy. It’s just one of those things you learn to live with and you adjust accordingly. And honestly, I would rather deal with the surprises than with 3 or 4 months of constant cold and gloom; so….I’m not complaining! :)

Crawfish & Tasso Pasta

At January 11, 2012
By Spiceblogger
In MexiCajun Recipes, One Dish Meals, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood
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I recently had this recipe published in a local home & garden magazine. A friend mentioned to me a few nights ago that she made it and was very pleased with the outcome. (I always love hearing feedback from anyone who actually tries my recipes, don’t you?!) :)

Anyway, our conversation got me thinking of this particular recipe and wondering if I had ever published it here. It’s been on my Facebook page for over a year; but funny enough, I had not posted it to my little blog! Silly me. I get so caught up in things that I forget what I’ve done and what I’ve only imagined I’ve done! LOL

Crawfish Chowder

This recipe has become a Christmas Eve tradition for us. It’s not the only time I make it, but it’s so delicious, warming and filling and yields enough to serve 8-10. It is also easily doubled.

I use pre-cooked, peeled crawfish tails that are found in the freezer section at the grocery. The trick to using these that most people neglect is preparing them before adding to whatever recipe they’re cooking. Always, always, ALWAYS rinse them well after thawing.

Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing

At November 30, 2011
By Spiceblogger
In Chicken, MexiCajun Recipes, One Dish Meals, Recipes
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As I promised yesterday, here is my Cornbread Dressing recipe. This is NOT my mother’s recipe. She would always make the best cornbread dressing every holiday. I remember waking up early on Christmas morning only to find my mother slaving away over a hot stove prepping all the ingredients before finally putting it in the oven. She would get up 2 or 3 hours before anyone else to begin cooking so that everything would be ready to go by the time we were loading the car for the trip to grandma’s house.

Turkey Pasta Salad

At November 29, 2011
By Spiceblogger
In MexiCajun Recipes, One Dish Meals, Pasta, Recipes
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Still wondering what to do with those turkey leftovers? I have seen lots of wonderful recipes over the past couple of days with great ideas for that leftover bird. Turkey pot pie (yum!), turkey gumbo (had some last night), turkey sandwiches (always a favorite, easy go-to), turkey roll-ups.. Turkey! Turkey! Turkey!

LOL

I contemplated making a turkey gumbo, but I had so much to do (like shopping and rearranging furniture in preparation for Christmas decorations) that I didn’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. (Plus, a friend invited us over to eat hers–which was delicious!) So instead I opted for an easier solution: a pasta salad. So quick and easy, and you can stretch your ingredients to feed a lot of people.

Dia de los Muertos

At November 1, 2011
By Spiceblogger
In Chicken, Entertaining, MexiCajun Lagniappe, MexiCajun Recipes, Recipes
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Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration that coincides with the Catholic holidays known as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day that are better known here in the U.S. November 1-2 are recognized and celebrated as a time to remember and honor family and loved ones who have passed away. It’s a time of celebrating life and heritage and family.

Fish Tacos

At September 20, 2011
By Spiceblogger
In Lagniappe, MexiCajun Recipes, Recipes, Seafood
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Ever since eating the most delicious fish tacos in Mexico last month, I have been wanting to try them at home. Compadres is a small cantina on Isla Mujeres that we found our last day there. Fresh Chilean Sea Bass was perfectly seasoned and pan seared then served on a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and sliced avocado. Delicious.