Quick and easy mardi gras recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving with photo

Instant Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice

This is easy to throw together. It's done quickly. Hubby and I had 2 meals out of it. It was better the second…

Almond Brownies

Found recipe on and absolutely fell in love.

Krabby Poppers

Friends wanted a recipe for appetizers that were fancy and cheap, too. Everyone loves our different kinds of poppers. We’ve stuffed both sweet and…

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,…

Southwestern Beer Can Burgers

We have been seeing folks post their beer can burgers for the last few weeks, all of them looking good. We wanted to take it to the next level by…

Italian Sausage Mac & Cheese

It’s amazing how many recipe requests we get for macaroni & cheese. That’s fine with us, it’s quick, easy and has unlimited variations. We used…

Double Chocolate Cranberry Chunkies

Chocolate chunks and dried cranberries or dried cherries if you like.

Southwest Chicken Chili

Here is a great one pot chili with a little Southwest Flair

Buffalo Chicken Appetizer Rolls

A delightful little mini calzone style bite using refrigerator rolls! Perfect for events, pot lucks, Superbowl and more!

Chicken Parmesan Baked Potatoes

A meal all in one! Great for lunches on the go!

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…

Marinated Grilled Chicken with Watermelon-Jalepeno Salsa

Perfect Clear Chicken Broth

Step by Step and the secrets to make the perfect broth, suggestions on what to make with it and use the leftover chicken for more than one use. Take…

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…

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.…