Mardi gras recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Caramilk Brownies

Foolproof Sugar Cookie Recipe

This recipe is the best sugar cookie recipe ever! There is no mess with a pastry board full of flour! I use parchment paper to roll out the dough.…

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Yummy recipe, and very appealing to the eye as well with its distinctive red coloring.

Pinwheel Appetizers

One of the best appetizers ever!! Very simple and easy to make and are a huge hit with everybody:-)

Pecan Pie

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent,…

MILK CHOCOLATE FLORENTINE LACE COOKIES

These ended up tasting like the kind sold at Trader Joe's or World Market- excluding the carmel drizzle that…

Paella

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's…

Roasted spicy chicken wings with goat cheese dip

These wings taste better than at the restaurant and are healthier. People are always surprised to find out…

Grilled Catfish with Red Rice and Lemon Butter

This is a truly delicious meal. Our kids loved it as much as we did. We made a version of the fish with Lemon…

Creole Crabmeat Pie

While this wonderful recipe is often used as a stuffing for everything from zucchini to fish to chicken and pork, try it iinside your favorite pie…

Cedar-Plank Salmon

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She…

Black Bottom Cupcake Cookies

Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Ken wanted macaroni and cheese made meaty with sausage. Patti had an “aha” moment because frozen pierogies are something we always have on hand,…