Flaky buttery biscuits with sweet diced strawberries in every bite. You may never make plain biscuits again!

Shrimp 'n' Grits

As the last few moments of Mardi Gras tick down, I want to pay homage to the Crescent City with a spin on one of my creole faves! If Charleston and New Orleans had a baby, I swear this is what it would it be or at least taste like, lol! Buttery grits topped with succulent shrimp and crabmeat swimming in a rich creole gravy, what more could you want from a Gourmet Mommie original? This recipe is packed with tons of flavor and is sure to be one you'll want to add to your regu

Roux is a base of equal parts flour & fat cooked down and used to thicken sauces, soups, and my favorites creole dishes - gumbo and étouffée. So if roux is just simply flour and fat, why does it cause even an experienced home cook so much anguish? From complaints that it takes too long to burning it to not knowing which one to use or even realizing that there are different types for different dishes, people seem to HATE making roux. I challenge you to keep reading as I demy

This dish is a Creole classic that I learned to make as a teenager in my Dear's back kitchen. My Dad's family is from Southern Louisiana and his mother, my grandmother, who we affectionately call Dear is literally one of the most amazing "home chefs" I have ever known. She gave me my roots and my love of cooking and this dish always brings back memories of her stern teachings for how to make something out of nothing and season everything perfectly without ever even touching

One my family's favorites...this recipe gets a jump start from store bought four cheese ravioli that is them smothered in an irresistible and silky crawfish cream sauce. Can you say YUMM? Ingredients 1lb crawfish or shrimp 1 tbls creole seasoning Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp kosher salt 2 c heavy cream 3/4 cup grated parmesan 1/8 c fresh chopped parsley 4 1/2 c cheese ravioli Instructions In a medium bowl

My red beans and rice recipe will have your home smelling like you walked into a downhome local cafe in Southern Louisiana. This fail proof recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal and can even be cooked in a crockpot for busy families like ours. Your List of Ingredients 2 tbls vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery including leaves, chopped 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 3 tbls minced garlic 2 bay leaves 1 tbls kosher salt 1 1/2 tbls creole seasoning 1 tb