Sesame Chicken Wings

Sesame Chicken Wings. They’re BOMB! You have to make them, so I will not waste anytime talking… Please tell me that I’m not the only one that gets completely grossed out by the sight of raw chicken! YUCK! I can even touch it with my bare hands. I always use gloves. Still gonna eat them

Marinaded Skirt Steak and Chimichurri Sauce

You know I wouldn’t send you into the summer without a bomb Skirt steak recipe for the grill, right? I work hard choosing and developing flavors for you. Only the best for my Cookies. And when you try this recipe, you’ll know I’m telling you the truth. Skirt steak is one of my favorite cuts

Cheesesteak Stuffed Lasagna

Cheesesteak Stuffed Lasagna. I don’t think I need to say much today. Yup. I used sirloin steak, because, well, it was on sale. Ribeye, Ny Strip, whatever floats your steak boat is fine. Just make sure it’s cold prior to slicing. Makes life so much easier. I pop it in the freezer for 30 mins. 

Easy Baked Beans

I believe that soaking white beans overnight, cooking them for an hour, draining them, then adding ingredients and cooking them for another 45 mins to an hour is too much. I just buy a can of beans and add some flava to them. Best baked beans ever!  Bacon is a blessing. I’ll admit, I’m not

Shrimp Creole

Going back to my Creole roots with this recipe. Shrimp Creole has been a Louisiana staple dish since, well, forever! And with good reason. It’s easy and has the most amazing balance of flavors. Fresh shrimp from Louisiana’s gulf takes this one over the top! Watch me make it… Shrimp stock makes all of the

Braised Oxtails

“Coop, I need an oxtail recipe!” “No oxtails on the blog??” “Upload an oxtail recipe!!” Those are just some of the most read lines in my emails. Finally, here is my Braised Oxtails recipe. Oxtails render a lot of fat. Like, a lot, a lot. So, trim as much fat off as you possibly can

Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Linguine

My favorite, local grocer makes these amazing, fresh chicken and green onions sausage! It’s delightful! And what I love most is that they use non-pork castings. I use them in almost every dish I make that has sausage as an ingredient. Naturally, I had to make a pasta dish with it. You know I love

Coop’s Monte Cristo Sandwich

I had to add my name to this one. It’s not your typical Monte Cristo sandwich. Adding my own Southern flair to it! I adore the sandwich. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, supper…all of that! AND it’s quick. After all, that is one of the main reasons we love sandwich, right? Here’s how