Smoked Lemon Pepper Spatchcock Chicken
I really love smoked chicken, but a lot of recipes are just a heavy, BBQ flavor that’s just too potent sometimes. My recipe for Smoked Lemon Pepper Spatchcock Chicken has a beautiful, light, citrus flavor as the prevalent note. However, I love those umami mid-flavors, so I used my Garlic Blend as an addition for […]
Tenderloin Tips in Brown Gravy
I like buying whole cuts of meat and breaking them down. Whole ribeyes can be broken down in several ways- steaks only, prime rib roasts and steaks, ribeyes, ribeye caps, Delmonico steaks, or any combination. The same is with whole sirloins, whole pork loins, and such. But whole beef tenderloins are a conundrum. They’re […]
A Quick Trip to New Orleans
I recently attended a trade show in New Orleans, and took that as an opportunity to eat some amazing food! Though I didn’t have much time, I did manage to try out some old favorites as well as a few new restaurants (for me.) My visit happened to coincide with the start of the […]
Cajun Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe
While I am well aware that my Cajun Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe won’t break down any culinary doors, it is an easy, flavorful, twist on a classic weeknight dinner. Sloppy Joe sandwiches are delicious, let’s face it. They’re easy to cook, and kids love them. This version is a bit more of an adult one […]
Easy BBQ Shrimp
BBQ Shrimp is a classic New Orleans dish. “BBQ” in the name is a bit of a misnomer, there is no grilling or smoking involved. Rather, the dish is a combination of butter (plenty of butter,) garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Traditionally, the shrimp are sautéed shell-on (and sometimes head on,) then served in the […]
Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. Unlike many of those dishes, red beans and rice is a welcome dish in summer as well as chilly weather. The sultry spiciness of cajun spices cool hot summer nights as well as warm up crisp fall evenings. I have been cooking this […]
18 hour Philly Sandwiches
Do you cook Sous Vide? We have been experimenting and playing around cooking with sous vide equipment for years at the house and my restaurants. While I certainly don’t consider myself to be an expert, I do enjoy cooking sous vide style a lot. I think it can be very similar to “low and slow” […]
The Very Best Remoulade Sauce
Remoulade sauce is a mayo-based sauce that is best known as a seafood accompaniment in Louisiana cuisine. Not surprisingly, it descends from French cuisine which was then modified in the beautiful melting pot of New Orleans food. Like many recipes, there are many variations on the sauce, but you’ll generally find pickles or capers, onions […]
Chorizo Pit Bean Shakshuka
Ok, yes, I know that Shakshuka is a dish of eggs cooked in a tomato sauce. But, let’s take this up a couple of notches! My recipe for Chorizo Pit Bean Shakshuka is full of amazing flavors in every bite, and can easily work as a breakfast, brunch, lunch to dinner dish! It’s so filling […]
Easy Smoked BBQ Meatloaf
Meatloaf is so well, ho-hum. Just kind of boring. But, it’s an easy, economical dinner as well. I like to change mine up and make an Easy Smoked BBQ Meatloaf, and it’s so much better than the typical ketchup-heavy meatloaf. I cook this recipe on a pellet grill with a smoke-augmentation device for added smokiness […]
