Brined and Smoked Cajun Turkey Recipe

Melissa with cajun turkey

I cook a lot of turkeys and turkey breasts through the year as I’m a year-round turkey fan.  But so far this year, I’ve cooked two turkey dishes that I think are the best turkeys I’ve ever eaten.  This recipe for my Brined and Smoked Cajun Turkey is moist, flavorful, and makes for a stunning […]

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 […]

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 […]

Creole Okra Gumbo

Gumbo is one of those dishes that I just love in the winter time.  Like pot roast, beef stew, or beef bourguignon, it just warms the soul on a chilly night.  My version of Creole Okra Gumbo is delicious and easy to make, but there is some prep work involved.  But, the end results will […]

Instant Pot Cajun Rice

I must admit I have become an instant pot fan over the years.  I don’t cook a lot of things in it, but it’s great on the dishes for which I use it.  Forget to soak some beans? No problem, have them ready in about an hour.  Want to have easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs?  No […]

Easy Cajun Seasoning

Everybody loves a little bit of spicy cajun food now and then, so I wanted to share my Easy Cajun Seasoning recipe.  Don’t worry, this is not too spicy. I like my Cajun or Creole food to have a gentle warmth, so the ingredient can shine in the dish. Cajun vs Creole Food Sometimes these […]

Louisiana Meat Pies

*This post is sponsored by my friends at Johnsonville Sausage.  True Tongsmen know Johnsonville makes the sausages everyone loves. Louisiana Meat Pies Meat pies are a tradition in Louisiana and are an amazing food for the tailgate, or just to enjoy.  The sultry cajun flavors really keep you waiting for the next bite.  I used […]