Salmon has many health benefits but I won’t get into all of that. What I can say is that salmon is delicious when cooked right. In my opinion, salmon should be cooked to no more that 140F which is medium. Before you say, “That’s too undercooked” try the recipe as is. You can always cook…
Vegetable Egg Rolls
Food historians believe that egg rolls were evolved from spring rolls and developed as part of Cantonese cuisine. What I can tell you is that egg rolls are delicious when done right. Egg rolls are easy to make at home and this recipe is a good starting point. Prep Time: 10 minsFirst Cook Time: 10…
Sweet & Sour Sauce
I can’t eat an eggroll with our sweet & sour sauce. I also know that sweet & sour sauce is good in other dishes. This is a simple recipe for the sauce and can be made a few days in advance. The sauce can be stored up to a week refrigerated. Prep Time: 5 minsCook…
Catfish Coubion (Coo bee On)
Coubion also known as Couvillion or Courtbouillon depending on the region in Louisiana is a roux- tomato based fish stew. Many people in Louisiana opt to use a firmer fish such as garfish because catfish becomes delicate when cooked. This dish is just as good with catfish since it is readily available in most areas….
Kale Saute
Kale has become increasingly popular over the last 10-15 years. It’s not just used as a garnish anymore. People are enjoying some of its’ health benefits by indulging in this superfood. Prep Time: 5 minCook Time: 5 min Ingredients:1 bunch washed Fresh Kale, stemmed and chopped 1 Roma Tomato, seeded and chopped1 tbsp Olive OilSpices:…
No Sauce Pasta
This is a simple no-fuss recipe that actually taste great. Cherub tomato is a type of grape tomato that is used mainly for salads. If you can’t find cherub, any grape tomato can be used. The golden grape tomatoes are sweeter in flavor if you decide to use those. Try this recipe and let me…
#ChickenTacos
I think we’ve all heard of #TacoTuesday by now but of course it’s not the only day you can enjoy tacos. The history of tortillas date back to around 10,000 years BCE but “tacos” as we know it was first introduced to the states in the early 1900s. To date, there are so many taco…
Pico de Gallo
This recipe can be made 1-2 days in advace. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Prep Time: 10- 15 minsRefrigerate: Up to 3 days Ingredients:1 cup Tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 cup Red Onion, chopped1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped1 Fresh Jalapeno, seeded and chopped2 tbsp Lime JuiceSpices: To TasteBlack PepperKosher Salt In a bowl…
Corn Salsa
This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Prep Time: 15 minsRefrigerate: Up to 3 Days Ingredients:1 cup Corn Kernels, fresh or canned1/4 cup Red Onion, chopped1/4 cup Tomato, seeded and chopped1/4 cup Avocado, chopped2 tbsp Fresh Jalapeno, chopped1 tbsp Lime JuiceSpices: Black PepperKosher Salt Combine all…
Brandi’s Guacamole
This recipe is great with chips, tacos, steak and so much more. Try it and let me know what you think. Prep Time: 15 minsRefrigerate: 2 Days Ingredients:2 med Avocado, roughly mashed1/2 cup Tomato, seeded and chopped1 tbsp Cilantro, chopped1 tbsp Lime Juice1 tbsp Fresh Jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)Spices:Black PepperGarlic PowderKosher Salt Add all…
“Oyster” Mushroom Poboy
When one thinks of Poboy, a traditional sandwich with meat or seafood comes to mind. Poboy (Poor Boy) name was coined in the early 1900s in New Orleans, LA. Over the years, there has been many variations of the poboy sandwich. Some restaurants have started to label the sandwich “Louisiana Style Poboys” in an attempt…
Fish Fry Mix
It’s just as easy to make a fish fry mix as it is to buy premade. This is cornmeal mixture is not only good with fish but works well with other types of fried seafood especially shrimp. Prep Time: 5 mins Ingredients:2 cups Cornmeal1/4 cup Flour1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper1 tbsp Garlic Powder2 tsp Black Pepper2…
Cooking with Merci 