Cajun Boiled Lobster, Louisiana-style.

If you think lobster needs nothing but butter, let me lovingly prove you wrong. This Cajun boiled lobster is cooked the same way we treat crawfish and shrimp—loaded with spice, bold flavor, and zero apologies. It’s messy, indulgent, and the exact moment I finally understood the lobster obsession… once it met the Bayou.

I finally did it—I smoked my own bacon. This was my very first attempt at homemade smoked bacon, and let me tell you… there’s no going back. From curing pork belly to low-and-slow smoke, this little backyard experiment turned into some of the most flavorful bacon I’ve ever tasted. It wasn’t perfect (because first tries never are), but it was fun, smoky, and a whole lot better than anything store-bought. Consider this the beginning of my bacon era. 🥓🔥

Festive King Cake bread pudding with bright Mardi Gras icing—pure Carnival deliciousness!

Football season around here isn’t just a sport—it’s a full-blown event. The TV’s loud, the door stays open, somebody’s hollerin’ at the refs, and the kitchen? Baby, that’s where the real game is won. This is dat kind of food—the kind you eat standing up, yelling “WHO DAT,” with sauce on your fingers and no regrets in your heart. Win or lose, we’re feeding people, loving hard, and letting the good times (and the grease) roll. 🖤⚜️🍴

Pan-seared pork medallions in a creamy Creole mustard sauce served in a skillet with Southern seasoning.

Ten minutes. One bowl. Zero patience required.

This shrimp recipe is for the nights you’re hungry now—not after a playlist, a glass of wine, and a full emotional spiral. Toss, roast, eat. That’s it. It’s bold, herby, lemony, and just fancy enough to look like you tried… without actually trying.

Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or when you want real food fast and absolutely refuse to babysit a stove. 🍤✨

(Warning: once you make this, “What’s for dinner?” becomes a very short conversation.)

Smoky, bold, and anything but boring—this Smoked Brisket Salad is where backyard barbecue meets fresh Southern comfort. Tender smoked brisket piled over crisp greens and tossed with a creamy homemade Ranch Caesar dressing, bringing big, hearty flavor to every bite. Perfect for using up leftover brisket or feeding a hungry crowd without turning on the stove.

Creamy, Cajun, and straight-up dangerous—this Crawfish Fettuccine is Louisiana comfort food at its finest. Tender crawfish tails tossed in a rich, savory sauce and wrapped around fettuccine noodles like they were meant to be together all along. It’s the kind of dish you make for company… and then quietly guard the leftovers like a secret. Perfect for crawfish season, special dinners, or anytime you need a little bayou magic on your plate. 🦞🍝

Rich, decadent, and absolutely unapologetic—this White Chocolate Bread Pudding is pure Southern indulgence. Soft, custardy bread pudding baked to perfection, then drenched in a warm white chocolate sauce that should probably come with a warning label. It’s the kind of dessert you make when you’re not counting calories, just blessings… and maybe seconds. 🤍🍞🍫

These Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars are what happen when two Southern favorites decide to stop competing and start collaborating. Spiced, moist carrot cake layered with rich, creamy cheesecake and baked into easy-to-slice bars that disappear faster than you can say just one more bite. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any day that needs a little extra sweetness and sass. 🥕🍰