One of my fellow New Orleans Mom writers recently had boudin egg rolls in two different restaurants within a week and asked me if I had a recipe for them to make at home. Just so happened I was...
The Actual Best Mac and Cheese (Everyone Asks for the Recipe)
For as long as I can remember, my Nana has been making baked macaroni and cheese. We've enjoyed her recipe for countless family gatherings and every time I make...
If there's one thing we like around here, it's some spicy, fried deliciousness. Boudin balls are a popular restaurant appetizer, but making them at home is easier than you think!
While you're at the store getting your ingredients, throw some...
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Knock Their Socks Off with These Easy Crawfish Egg Rolls
I've mentioned before that my husband is a Louisiana transplant from Colorado. He has completely immersed himself in the amazing culinary culture of this city and has become quite the...
The Ultimate After-the-Boil Soup Recipe to Try After Your Next Crawfish Boil
A few years ago, I rounded up a few of my favorite recipes for using up crawfish boil leftovers in this post. Well, it's another crawfish season and...
I enjoy throwing birthday parties for my kids but I also like to keep things simple yet special. I always intend to order a cake for my kid’s birthday parties but somehow I never manage to remember to do...
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I'm a kitchen gadget person.
I love a new tool or appliance if it will make my life a little easier. So when we...
Tacos are one of our favorite meals. They are fast and easy! Between work and homework and extracurriculars, I am always in favor of something that is quick to prepare. At the same time, I don't love using taco...
Hey! "Peep" this...
Does your family love that fluffy, marshmallowy, yummy, squishy, Peeps this time of year like mine does? Is your Easter not quite complete without that sweet, soft treat? If so, here are some creative ideas to incorporate...
The Joy and Pain of Feeding Children
I genuinely enjoy planning weekly meals, cooking them, and even stuffing leftovers into lunchboxes the next morning. I genuinely don’t enjoy spending an hour making dinner, after a long day of work, and...
Homemade Boudin King Cake Recipe
'Tis the season for all things king cake!
This Quickie Boudin King Cake has been a hit, but if you've got a little extra time and want to make it yourself, we've got you covered!...
4 Clean Eating Recipes You Can Start Making Today
If you are looking to incorporate clean recipes in your mix, I've got 4 really easy ones you can start today!
If you want to know a little bit more about "clean"...
It's Carnival Time!
While the rest of the country is dieting this time of year, we New Orleanians are eating king cake for breakfast, lunch, and (parade route) dinner!
There's no shortage of amazing king cakes to try in the Greater...