Soup

In my house, there is a definite soup season. If I am being totally honest, it is my favorite time of year. Nothing makes me happier than watching the leaves change, wearing a sweater, and putting a pot of soup on the stove. Soup recipes are great for cleaning out the fridge or stretching your grocery budget.

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Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Comfort food straight from Louisiana! It’s Shrimp Gumbo—juicy shrimp, celery, tomatoes, onion come together for one delicious Creole cookout! When I have the time, my eyes light up at any recipe that requires a dish to “simmer.” I consider it low-maintenance cuisine, and that’s the case with this gumbo. Once I have loaded up my […]

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How to Make a Roux

It’s the basis of an entire cuisine. Want to attempt a Cajun dish? Learning How To Make A Roux is an essential step! I started my journey through Southern cooking years ago. At the time my understanding of the cuisine didn’t really go beyond “spicy seafood.” Yes, I was very naïve, and yes, I had

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