Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana (known for some of the best food in the world) I have a mixture of personal recipes as well as some favorites I've found along the way.
Prepare to elevate your spaghetti night with a dish that intertwines the smoky depth of bacon with the creamy, indulgent textures of cheeses and pasta. This Bacon Cream Cheese Baked Spaghetti is not just a meal—it’s a decadent twist on a familiar favorite, taking the humble spaghetti to luxurious new heights. With a creamy base laced with garlic and onion powders, enriched with condensed cream of bacon soup, and a hearty mix of mozzarella and cream cheese, this dish promises a rich tapestry of flavors, baked to golden perfection.
This is an old fashioned ground beef and potato casserole recipe that has supposedly been around for 100 years. The original version had fewer ingredients but I decided to add in a few extra ingredients (like (worcestershire, garlic powder, smoked paprika and green chiles) to give it a little more flavor. I took the original stove/oven recipe and made it all in my Instant Pot. Potatoes cook very quickly in the Instant Pot…only a 5 minute pressure cook time!
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Orzo made with sauteed chicken, fresh broccoli, orzo pasta in a cheesy sauce. This easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Skillet 30-minute meal is creamy and delicious!
Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert but sometimes you want an easy no bake pumpkin pie recipe. Which is why you must try this no bake marshmallow pumpkin pie. It’s a creamy and fun twist to traditional pumpkin pie.
Marry Me Chicken is a dinner the whole family loves! Chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. This is great served over buttered pasta
Cottage cheese alfredo pasta is a lightened up, high protein version of your favourite pasta dish. Serve with broccoli, parmesan and cracked pepper for a delicious dietitian approved dinner!
Crustless quiche for weekend brunches. They are so simple to make. Plus, since there’s no crust, not only is it healthier, but it’s also quicker to prepare. You can mix all the ingredients the night before so it’s ready to bake when you wake up. This Quiche Lorraine is made with Bacon and Gruyere, but you can also try my Ham and Cheese Crustless
Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, and this creamy, chunky soup is loaded with chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, peas, carrots, corn, celery, onions, and green beans.
This creamy broccoli cheddar orzo has all the nostalgia and flavors of broccoli cheddar soup with the added bonus of being a one-pot, ready-in-under-an-hour meal. With a few thoughtful tricks to make the orzo extra-flavorful and creamy, this orzo will have everyone going back for seconds
Bring a little of Louisiana home with this Copycat Popeye’s red beans and rice recipe. Creamy, smoky red beans are topped with fluffy white rice to make this simple and delicious side dish or main dish that can be made in about 30 minutes.
This Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the best baked ziti recipe. It is truly so delicious and once you make it, you will not make baked ziti any other way! It features the delicious flavors of traditional baked ziti in combination with alfredo sauce and a cream cheese mixture.
Super cheesy and flavorful, this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta is going to be your new family favorite. Simple to make with just a few ingredients and one pan for easy clean up.
This white lasagna is cheesy, hearty and sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.
This white lasagna recipe swaps out traditional marinara for a homemade alfredo sauce that’s too good to resist. Packed with tender spinach, ricotta cheese, and Italian sausage, each bite is a dream!
Hashbrown Casserole is easy, cheesy and totally delicious! This simple casserole is made easy with frozen hashbrowns! Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown casserole needs just 5 minutes of prep making it the a great side or potluck dish! The perfect breakfast casserole!
Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped bacon, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, parmesan and mozzarella topped with tater tots baked until golden brown and crispy.
Two of our favorite comfort-food sandwiches join forces in these family-friendly dinner sandwiches. We found that softer buns make this easier to eat, and it’s all the better when wrapped takeout-style in a sheet of foil.
Quick & easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs are an easy prep dinner that starts with frozen meatballs. The best part is the rich brown gravy sauce that creates itself from packets of seasoning mix and beef broth. Serve over mashed potatoes for a delicious idea tonight.
Chicken Tetrazzini is a pasta bake casserole made with diced up chicken or turkey (or even seafood) in a creamy, cheesy based sauce. This easy lusciously creamy and cheesy pasta casserole is ready in less than an hour and it’s an absolute crowd pleaser! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that you can serve a large family for cheap with this chicken tetrazzini.
There are other variations but went for more of a chicken alfredo casserole vibe.
Who doesn’t love baked ziti? This homestyle pasta dish by @eatforcheap is great for bringing to potlucks and cooking big family dinners that everyone will love. With a delicious meat sauce and the addition of andouille sausage, it’s totally crave-worthy and ready to become a staple dish in your household!