These crispy fried green tomatoes deliver everything I want from the soul food classic. Tart slices of green tomato are wrapped in a deeply textured crust loaded with cornmeal, panko, benne seeds, and crushed pepitas that fry up shatteringly crisp while keeping the center tender and juicy. The flavor is rich but the texture is …
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Shrimp Creole is a classic Louisiana dish featuring plump shrimp simmered in a tomato-based Creole sauce. When done right, it’s bold, slightly spicy shrimp stew built on layered flavor. Unfortunately most versions taste like tomato sauce with overcooked shrimp. Alright now… step into the kitchen and turn the dial to flavor, because this ain’t that …
Smoked green tomatoes take a Southern classic in a deeper, wood-fired direction. Firm, tangy slices absorb gentle hardwood smoke while keeping their bite, creating a savory, slightly sweet flavor with an irresistible meaty texture. They're delicious straight off the smoker, but the real magic happens when you smoke them first, then fry them into an …
This oven-baked Creole chicken delivers everything I want from a comforting one-pan chicken dinner: deeply seasoned meat, irresistibly crispy skin, and a juicy interior nestled in a vibrant tomato broth brightened with orange juice and white wine. Inspired by the bold flavors of Louisiana Creole cooking, the oven does the heavy lifting, creating rich pan …
This tomato and basil salad is the perfect summer salad. It's just a few ingredients, but packed with a clean and fresh taste thanks to the ripe cherry tomatoes and just picked basil. It's simple enough to pack up for a nice picnic, but versatile enough to be a side at the family barbecue. This …
One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables. And living in hot Texas you're always looking for ways to stay cool, get refreshed, etc. Cooking wise I'm trying to avoid turning on my stove as much as possible. This chilled soup "Gazpacho" addresses all these things. It's the soup equivalent of a nice cool summer breeze. The fact that it's a chilled peach soup that's spiced up and topped with charred kernels of corn just makes this next-level gazpacho. Don't worry, all you need is a blender and a few ingredients.
This tuna salad has gone from my weekday comfort salad to a quick light dinner meal. It's tangy, aromatic, and delicious featuring ingredients you likely have on hand making for easy meal prep. This recipe is a twist on a tuna salad sandwich my uncle used to make. He would drink Schlitz Malt Liquor Beer and …
A smoked cherry tomatoes salad may sound a bit unorthodox, but take a leap of faith and trust me on this one. The tomatoes work well as a stand-alone salad, vegetable poppers, or as an ingredient in another recipe.
Like revenge, gazpacho is a dish, best served chilled. This easy gazpacho recipe featuring fresh, delicious heirloom tomatoes provides the perfect refreshing break into a hot summer. Farmer's market fresh cucumbers, peppers, and herbs add further vibrancy to this colorful dish. I get excited about making this easy gazpacho. With heirloom tomatoes you have a stunning …
Heirloom tomato galette made with puff pastry is an easy, savory dessert recipe for non-bakers or just anyone looking for convenience. Charming, effortless and screaming Summer dessert, this galette is a winner! MOOD MUSIC During my last farmer's market visit, the selection of fresh, vibrant heirloom tomatoes got me pretty damn excited. Admittedly, I lose …
The perfect summer salad; refreshingly light with grilled calamari, ripe cherry tomatoes, and sweet watermelon that can be pulled off in a few minutes with minimal work. I'm a little late posting this as I had every intention to have this on the blog several days before the 4th of July. But hey, for my …
Related Salad Posts: Hey, what's up peeps! Today we're taking it to the next level with a bison steak salad that's off the hook! This ain't your average salad, we're talking about juicy and tender bison steak seared to perfection and served on a bed of fresh greens with all the fixings. The combination of …