Spicy

Lime Salsa Pork Chops

Lime Salsa Pork Chops

This recipe can be completed in a crockpot. Brown chops for about a minute on each side, then add to crockpot with lime juice and salsa verde. If you want extra spicy, add the cayenne. Ingredients 4 pork chops 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup salsa verde […]

Cajun Rice and Shrimp

Cajun Rice and Shrimp

Ingredients for the rice 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup long grain rice 1/2 cup onion, minced 1/4 cup celery, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt & pepper […]

Jamaican Curried Meat Pies

Jamaican Curried Meat Pies

Many years ago my husband was on a cruise and one of the ports was somewhere in Jamaica. He’d had these pies on the island and fell in love with them. He always spoke of them fondly so I went scouring the internet for a […]

Blackened Pork Chops

Blackened Pork Chops

Ingredients 4 pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons blackened seasoning Directions Melt the butter in a bowl, and dip the chops in the butter, then coat with the spices. Heat up the olive oil in the skillet, make sure it […]

Blackened Seasoning

Blackened Seasoning

Ingredients 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne 3⁄4 teaspoon white pepper 3⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Directions Combine all spices and store in airtight container.

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

For many, many years I made Zatarain’s jambalaya out of a box, and added polska kielbasa as the meat.  A few years ago my husband decided that he didn’t really like that meal anymore, so I quit making it. I am not sure exactly why I never […]

VooDoo Chicken

VooDoo Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 4 bay leaves 1 teaspoon file powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon dried onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground thyme 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon […]

Fried Okra

Fried Okra

Ingredients ½ cup corn meal 1 cup self-rising flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 cup buttermilk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh whole okra Directions  1. In a large skillet, heat 3-inches of oil […]

Open Faced Jalapeño Poppers

Open Faced Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients 2 cups Colby-jack or Mexican blend cheese, shredded 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1⁄4 cup bacon crumbles, cooked 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 12 – large fresh jalapeño peppers (about 1 pound), cut in half lengthwise and […]

Drunken Chicken

Drunken Chicken

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 2 14.5-ounce can of tomato sauce 1 12-ounce can/bottle of beer 2 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon oregano […]