Gumbo, a beloved dish hailing from the Southern United States, is a flavorful and comforting stew often served over rice. Some families prefer to use chicken and sausage for their gumbo, while other families enjoy a mixture of seafood such as shrimp, crab, crawfish, and oysters. No matter how your family likes their Louisiana gumbo, …
Seafood
In my catering business, we are obsessed with tender, perfectly seasoned, and poached shrimp. We use them in so many southern recipes that we really had to master the process and after a hundred batches, I’m ready to share the process with you! This poached shrimp recipe is the proper way to “boil shrimp” (if …
If you follow Urban Cowgirl on YouTube you know I spend a lot of time in coastal Mexico, mostly the Yucatan, and I can never stop talking about these Mexican Shrimp Cocktails (also called Campechana), which are available at every beach club and seaside snackeria. I find that this dish always tastes a little bit …
Crawfish lovers know that good-quality Louisiana crawfish tails are a celebrated delicacy and need only a few ingredients to help them shine. Too many loud ingredients overshine their delicate yet complex flavor, and serving them properly requires a buttery base for all that delicious crawfish fat to melt into. In this crawfish scampi recipe, you …
Every day of your life is a special occasion, so make today swanky and finger-lickin’ with a crawfish deviled eggs recipe from New Orleans, Louisiana! We all remember my 48 hour-straight, birthday, food and cocktail bender through the French Quarter (which has become a top food and travel video on YouTube 🙂 ), and I …
Crispy and delicious fried crab balls from the Texas Gulf Coast are the ultimate seafood appetizer!
Though I may be in Dallas, I left my heart back in the Yucatan, and today I’m craving Casa Ceviche—one of my favorite restaurants in Playa Del Carmen. The entire menu is made up of fresh and exotic ceviches, a specialty of the sun-soaked, coastal state of Quintana Roo. Today, as our weather in …
When I was 22 , I moved to Galveston Island and spent my summer bartending on the beach where I met a guy that would one day become my husband. 🙂
Springtime is the best time for a crawfish boil! A traditional Southern staple, crawfish boils are a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends and family. Spending time together is always a little more fun with a delicious meal, and crawfish boils are no exception. That’s why I’m sharing our favorite boiling brew recipe …
Crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms are a delightful appetizer that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the savory goodness of crab. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for parties, gatherings, or even as an elegant starter for a special dinner. In this post, we’ll explore the art of making the best crab stuffed mushrooms and share a …
Approaching the Gulf Coast of Texas, the culinary scene shifts dramatically from barbecue and tex-mex, to an area I lovingly refer to as Texiana.
Jalapeno Poke in Wonton Cups are the quintessential poolside, outdoor foodie snack!