We have a holiday coming up in a couple of days! Who’s looking forward to a looonnnggg weekend? I’ll be cooking out with some friends this weekend where everyone is tasked with bringing a side dish! Who doesn’t love potluck? Here is a great side dish you can put on a skewer! I love making …
Category: Party Foods
Spicy Coca-Cola Nuts
There is not much more Southern than Peanuts and Coke. Did anyone do this or saw their grandparents drop peanuts into their glass bottle of coke?? Today I am sharing a recipe that is reminiscent of this true southern concept. We have a holiday weekend coming up next week. If you signed up to bring …
CAULIFLOWER TINGA TACOS
Cauliflower has really made a come back in recent years, and I am so here for it! I never knew, my whole life, how good it could be. Forget the whole raw cauliflower that you eat a party with some store bought dip. NO. It has NEW life. It’s funny how something that is seemingly …
CINNAMON SUGAR TORTILLA CHIPS
In the spirit of Cinco De Mayo, which happens Sunday, I’m posting all Mexican-inspired recipes this week! I LOVE Mexican food! We ate it regularly growing up and I just love the bold and spicy flavors it has to offer! I went to Mexico for the first time in elementary school (my grandmother lived in …
SHRIMP BEIGNETS
Last week, I posted the sweet Classic Beignet, but today I have a totally different kind of beignet. A savory beignet, filled with fresh shrimp is another way to enjoy this New Orleans Classic. Some people may call this a fritter, but either way, it is delicious and flavorful and super easy to make. Tomorrow …
CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS
I was raised up eating boiled peanuts. I have very vivid memories of my mom soaking and simmering peanuts in her big yellow cast iron pot for what seemed like days. Why is something so simple, so yummy?? Keeping with my Mardi Gras theme this week, I decided to put a spicy twist on the …