Garlic Roasted Potatoes [RECIPE]

Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Coated with herbs and garlic, these roasted potatoes will wish you’d made more than just one batch! (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Potatoes. There’s countless ways to make them, but one of my favorite ways has to be to roast these bad boys. It’s a quick and easy recipe, and best of all they cook in the oven while you work on getting the main dish ready on the stove top. Talk about multitasking! Continue reading “Garlic Roasted Potatoes [RECIPE]”

Chicken, Pecan, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry [RECIPE]

Chicken, Pecan, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry - Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment
Craving healthy, Asian-flavored goodness? Try our Chicken, Pecan, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

You don’t have to order takeout dinner to enjoy a delicious Asian-inspired meal at home. Our Chicken, Pecan, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry is healthy, light, and packed with flavor. Best of all, you can get it on the table in about 30 minutes.  Continue reading “Chicken, Pecan, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry [RECIPE]”

Fou Maque Choux [RECIPE]

Moroccan Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze and Fou Maque Choux
Fou Maque Choux is our spin on a Cajun classic. Blending some of our favorite flavors, it is a quick and filling side that pairs nicely with dishes like our Moroccan Pork Loin with Blackberry Glaze. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Having traveled about the United States as much as we have, we tend to pick up culinary traditions all around the country. Maque Choux is a traditional side dish served throughout Louisiana. We first learned about it when we took a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking a few years back, although that recipe called for tomatoes. I’ve cut them out here, however, which is why I’m calling this version Fou Maque Choux (fou is Cajun for “crazy”). In its place I’ve  added a touch of Tex-Mex flavor by adding the black beans and Mexican oregano. The ingredients blend together beautifully and make for one yummy new riff on a Cajun classic. Enjoy! Continue reading “Fou Maque Choux [RECIPE]”