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Bacon Kale Slaw

This recipe happened kind of by accident. We knew we were having barbecue, but the plan was to have regular cole slaw (green cabbage, carrots, ...

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Shortcut Red Beans and Rice for Busy Monday Nights

If you go down the bayou on a Monday, whether you get a plate lunch at your favorite restaurant or stop in for supper at ...

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Rainbow Veggie Pasta

I made this pasta for my toddler with food I had on hand, including canned chicken. She really loved it and I had enough to ...

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Cajun Shepard’s Pie

This is my take on traditional Shepard's Pie. I use "backyard steak," my husband's term for venison, which can be hunted in the marsh behind ...

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Instant Pot Red Beans

Red beans and rice are a Cajun staple, specifically on Mondays. For me, getting fresh beans cooked on a week night took a lot of ...

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Lazy Lasagna

My oldest sister taught me this recipe when I was a teenager. She was in nursing school and had a bunch of super easy weeknight ...

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TikTok-ed Tortellini

I have been thinking about trying this method since the first time I saw it on TikTok, but I just couldn't reconcile with feta. We ...

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Strawberry Banana Nut Muffins

This recipe was made around the fact that my toddler wanted a banana, took one bite, and then was "all done." So, what do you ...

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