Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
The holiday seasons are exciting and special for most people—between family get-togethers and holiday parties, you’re guaranteed lots of fun company and, even more importantly, amazing food. And while...
View ArticleCajun Cooking – Rich History, Rich Taste!
Cajun cuisine is one of the tastiest, most healthy diets it is possible to enjoy. Many people are a little put off by the associated strong flavors but they needn’t be – cooking Cajun food is simple,...
View ArticleCajun Dumplings
The theme for this month’s Creative Cooking Crew challenge, hosted by Joan of Foodalogue and Lazaro of Lazaro Cooks, “Dumplings”. Cajun Dumplings Print Author: Jessica Chiasson Wood Ingredients 1...
View ArticleHealthy Cajun Options for a Healthy New Year
If you enjoy the way that Cajun food spices up your life but not the weight that comes with it, there is no need to despair. With most people shifting to diets to shed off all of those holiday pounds,...
View ArticlePointers for Introducing Spicy Foods to “Tender” Mouths
If you grew up in a region where spicy food is the norm, you probably don’t see what the big deal is about eating it. Like so many other things involving cuisine, spice is an acquired taste. If you...
View ArticlePizza Night: Cajun Calzones
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a pizza night post, it’s because we got out of our pizza routine and did tacos for a while (lots of cajun taco post to come) the hubby & I are going back to...
View ArticleHappy Pi Day!
In celebration of Pi Day, I’ll be featuring two delicious recipes from the Modernist Cuisine at Home cookbook: Flaky Pie Crust and Sous Vide Vanilla-Cinnamon Pastry Cream. Both of these pi-inspired...
View Article10 Most Popular Cooking Tools
This info graphic presents a list of top 10 cooking tools, in terms of their popularity. The list has been devised after careful and thorough research. At first position comes the ‘strainer’, which is...
View ArticleGrill It! Memorial Day Weekend Line-Up
This weekend is all about the Start of Summer and that means lots of GRILLING! Start the HOT day off with a Spicy Bloody Mary because it’s HOT in the South & they are delicious! Gather around the...
View ArticleEasy Spicy Garlic Shrimp
It’s Summer and that leads to cookouts, especially on the grill! We are cooking up the easiest spicy garlic shrimp ever! They are cooked in a foil packet which leads to juicy, plump, and perfectly...
View ArticleSimple Skillet Andouille Cajun Potatoes
These Cajun potatoes sautéed with diced Andouille make a perfect breakfast, brunch, or side dish for any day of the week. I try to incorporate new Cajun side dishes that everyone can enjoy and this...
View ArticleCool Summer Cucumber Salad
It’s officially HOT which makes me want to indulge in cool summer salads. I have been eating this salad since I can remember, it’s simple, delicious, and healthy. My Dad would fix this as a meal for...
View ArticleLockport Food Festival
In Louisiana our food is celebrated in many ways and one of the best ways of doing that is through the many food festivals and I have a treat for you! Going on this weekend is the Lockport Food...
View ArticleBloody Mary Gazpacho
Take the delicious bloody mary to the next level by making chilled gazpacho shooters that are perfect during these HOT summer days! Bloody Mary Gazpacho Author: Cajunlicious Print Ingredients 1...
View ArticleYour Favorite Desserts From Around the World
It would take a very strong heart to say no to fresh, home-baked cookies or a moist, pineapple-upside down cake straight from the oven. If you are in love with desserts as we are, here is an amazing...
View ArticleAndouille, Capicola, & Pepperoni Pizza
We are finally getting back to our Pizza Date Nights!!!! Every time my mom and dad come to visit they bring me fresh andouille sausage from home…YUM! I put it in everything from grits to gumbo and of...
View ArticleHOW TO AFORRD HEALTHY FOOD?
We all know that eating junk food is a lot cheaper than trying to stay fit and healthy eating healthy meals. But this is not an excuse now! There are some pretty easy ways that you can use to afford...
View ArticleChristmas Giveaway with Target
I am hosting an amazing giveaway this Christmas, a $200 Target gift card and to enter all you have to do is share your secret tip for a great Christmas roast or Christmas pie! OMG! Christmas Giveaway...
View ArticleTHE EASIEST GRILLED CAJUN SHRIMP EVER
It’s Summer and that leads to cookouts, especially on the grill. We are cooking up the easiest grilled Cajun shrimp ever! They are cooked in a foil packet which leads to juicy, plump, and perfectly...
View ArticleCool For The Summer Cucumber Salad
It’s officially HOT which makes me want to indulge in cool summer salads. I have been eating this salad since I can remember, it’s simple, delicious, and healthy. My Dad would make this as a meal for...
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