I am a blessed momma, my kids love food and I don’t mean just typical “kid food” like pizza and chicken nuggets. We went out to a wonderful Italian restaurant in Asbury Park, Brando’s Citi Cucina, this past weekend and my 4 year old ordered basil gnocchi. He was given the choices like pizza, spaghetti…
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Shrimp Étouffée :: Mardi Gras Eats
The Mardi Gras Party continues!!!! So far we’ve had some hearty Red Beans & Rice and Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya! I have to say, its been awesome giving NOLA classics a go because everything has been so delicious! I certainly get why these dishes are a comfort food for so many and I love…
Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya :: Mardi Gras
Nothing says NOLA or Mardi Gras more then Jambalaya! I’m going to tell you right now, this dish is amazing!!!! I invited my brothers over last night to share this giant pot of Jambalaya with us. A “funny” little story about when I invite my brothers over… Dominick always responds not with a yes…
Red Beans & Rice :: Mardi Gras Eats
Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday {March 4th}! The day before Ash Wednesday, Mardi Gras is a day to feast on everything fatty, sweet, just bad for you! A day to splurge before going into the lent season. Do you choose something every year to give up? I generally don’t and to be honest I forget…
15+ Easy Chicken Recipes
Good morning friends!!! This morning I opened the fridge and realized we’re pretty low on everything and with the freezing icy rain happening outside, I am in no mood to venture out. Thankfully our freezer is not as empty but still, what to make with what we have? Yup, I was drawing a blank…
Lemon, White Wine & Herb Shrimp :: Valentines Day Dinner
Hey friends! We are days away from the day of love, Valentines Day… we’ve covered breakfast with my incredible Honey Bunches French Toast & Strawberry Bellinis and a first course Crepes with Whipped Ricotta & Portobello Mushrooms. We’re finally there, your main course, Lemon, White Wine & Herb Shrimp.