Are you craving a crowd-pleasing snack that’s easy to make and always delicious? Look no further than this simple corn dip recipe for your next party! This hearty and flavorful dip is sure to be a hit at any dinner or gathering, and you’ll be surprised by how quickly it comes together. All you need …
We smoked pork belly (and pork belly burnt ends, and pork belly on a stick, and every other pork belly shape) for 4 months before writing this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to smoking your first pork belly. We tried an array of different smoking temperatures and pull temps (and yes, one is better than the others) …
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 …
Texas Cowboy Caviar ranks as a favorite among southerners as a tasty (and kinda healthy!) recipe, served with tortilla chips as a dip, or in place of a side dish as a cold marinated salad. Also known as “redneck caviar” “hillbilly caviar” or “southern caviar”, the dish is made up of tiny bites of sweet …
Smoked Chicken Nachos don’t need a reason, do they? You don’t need me to tell you these homemade chicken nachos will be amazeballs for next weekend’s snackathon, you already know chicken nachos gonna be bomb for the big game, you know all your friends are going to be sooo impressed with how dazzling they look …
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 …
Let’s make my Cajun Deviled Eggs Recipe!! Welcome back, friends. Ever since we had our glorious 48 hours of eating through New Orleans, Louisianna (watch the video here), all I want to do is make everything CAJUN!! Today, it’s deviled eggs and the recipe couldn’t be easier. This appetizer is great for all the usual …
Barbecue Season is here and I. AM. EXCITED! I have been making these Strawberry Barbecue Wings for over a decade and today I am sharing this super simple, authentic Texas recipe with you! All you need is a barbecue smoker, a couple of friends, and chilly evening. 🙂 I made this recipe on Instagram live …
Late summer is here and there are lots of events to prepare for: backyard barbecues, family gatherings, preseason game days, and in a flash it will be the holiday season! I have two smoked queso recipes below that are just in time for the season. It is the ultimate party dip with simple ingredients you …
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 …