Imagine a dish that encapsulates the soul of Louisiana’s culinary tradition, where every spoonful tells a story of heritage, flavor, and communal joy. Crawfish étouffée, a quintessential Louisiana classic, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of flavors that define Cajun and Creole cooking. This classic Louisiana dish, with its tender crawfish tails smothered …
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Today, we’re crossin’ state lines, bridging the gap between Texas pride and Louisiana love with a dish that captures the essence of Southern festival season – Crawfish Monica. Imagine takin’ a stroll through one of those lively Southern Louisiana festivals, where the music’s as rich as the food, and then you get a whiff of …
Today, we’re immersing ourselves in a dish that’s close to my heart and a true tribute to Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage – Crawfish Corn Bread. Picture this: the comforting, homey goodness of light and fluffy cornbread, now jazzed up with the zesty, bold flavors of Louisiana crawfish. It’s a match made in Cajun heaven, y’all! …
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, …
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 …