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How about a little taste of classic New Orleans and Mardi Gras with this recipe for Shrimp Etouffee ? This wonderful shrimp dish starts with a dark, rich roux loaded with the “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking, which turns into a sauce that smothers each delicious shrimp. Serve it with white rice for Sunday supper or to celebrate Fat Tuesday! You will love this Étouffée What is Shrimp Etouffee? Shrimp Etouffee ingredients How to make Dark Brown Roux for this Shrimp Etouffee How to Make Shrimp Etouffee Etouffee Recipe variations Tips for this Seafood Etouffee Recipe How to serve Seafood Etoufee Storing Shrimp Etouffee Best Shrimp Etouffee Recipe FAQs More like this Etouffee Recipe Seafood Etouffee Recipe More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series You will love this Étouffée What is Shrimp Etouffee?...

Crunchy, sweet Cinnamon Candied Almonds are an irresistible snack that always make me think of Christmas! They are baked in the oven at a low temperature and are foolproof! I most definitely have an obsession with almonds and their crunchy, toasty goodness. Some of our favorite recipes using them are Butter Almond English Toffee , Burnt Almond Cake , or Toasted Almond Ice Cream . Ingredients How to Make Candied Almonds Storage More Recipes Like This Candied Almonds Recipe Recipe It has been an age since I went to a mall in Utah during December, but I remember walking past kiosks at Christmas time that were set up to sell paper bags of these warm, candied almonds....

Creamy, cheesy, smoky, and just the right amount of garlicky – this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is comfort food chaos in the very best way. Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and tender pasta get tossed in a ranch-spiked cheese sauce that’s so good, it practically demands a second helping. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Substitutions and Variations More Family-Friendly Pasta Recipes Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta brings all the best things together – creamy sauce, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and that unmistakable ranch flavor....

Inspired by our visit to River Street Sweets and Savannah Candy Kitchen in Savannah, Georgia, these Chocolate Pecan Pralines are loaded with rich cocoa flavor and the crunch of sweet pecans. They crumble and melt in your mouth in the most delightful way! If you love homemade southern candy confections, you will most certainly want to try the classic version of these pecan pralines . Or make a batch of fluffy, sweet homemade divinity ....

Caramel Apple Dip is hard to resist with its creamy texture, sweet caramel flavor, and delicious crunch of toffee bits on top. Serve it with your favorite dessert dipping snacks or freshly chopped apples for a decadent treat! You don’t need an excuse to enjoy caramel-apple goodness this Fall, but this easy-to-prepare dessert dip is perfect for when the craving hits! For more caramel apple-flavored treats, check out my Caramel Apple Pie , No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake , and Caramel Apple Pie Crescent Rolls ....

This easy homemade Lemon Curd is smooth and bright with the best sweet-tart lemon flavor that tastes like a jar of liquid sunshine! There are countless ways to use a batch of lemon curd from filling cookies, cakes, and tarts, to spreading over biscuits and scones! Easy Lemon Curd There is nothing like a batch of homemade lemon curd. The store-bought jars of lemon curd just cannot possibly compare!...

Fried Green Tomatoes are crispy on the outside and tangy and juicy on the inside. They are a fantastic appetizer all on their own, or you can use them to make salads, serve as a side, or use to top sandwiches and burgers! Our garden is always overrun with tomatoes. We use them for southern tomato pie , pico de gallo , tomato basil bruschetta , and Georgian chicken stew with tomatoes , to name just a few of the many tomato recipes we love....

These Lofthouse Cookies Cake Pops are such a fun treat! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also perfect for all sorts of holidays, special occasions, and even just because. It’s a quick and easy recipe that will soon become one of your favorite no-bake desserts! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Cookie Cake Pops Recipe FAQ’s How do I store cookie cake pops? Can I freeze cookie cake pops?...

This Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, tangy dip with tons of flavor that is perfect for parties! It’s like eating Mexican street corn except in dippable form! I love cooking fresh corn on the cob in the summer. I pick it up at the farmer’s market or grocery store and let the girls husk it on the back patio. It’s their favorite job, just like it was my favorite job when I was their age....

This One-Pot Salmon & Creamy Tomato Orzo Pasta with Spinach is a weeknight dinner dream. Salmon fillets are seared until tender, cherry tomatoes are cooked until sweet and bursting, and orzo simmers right in the same pan. A swirl of half-and-half makes the sauce rich and creamy, while baby spinach adds a fresh pop of color. It all gets finished with Parmesan and fragrant fresh basil. I’ve tested and tweaked this salmon creamy tomato orzo recipe enough times to know exactly what makes it a real keeper....

Pecan pie and classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust meet in handheld, deliciously layered form to create these creamy, crunchy, sweet Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars! They are an irresistible mashup of two favorite desserts and perfect for holidays and celebrations! Handheld bars are some of our favorite treats for casual parties or gatherings, especially around the holidays, because they are easier to eat by hand. Some of our other favorites are Carmelitas (Oatmeal, Chocolate, Caramel Bars) , Oatmeal Fudge Bars , and Lemon Meringue Pie Bars ....

These delicious, pretty-in-pink Raspberry Macarons are crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside. They are filled with juicy raspberry jam and creamy raspberry buttercream. They are the perfect way to end any meal, and make impressive edible gifts! If you love macarons, be sure to try my Pistachio Macarons , Chocolate Macarons , and Lemon Macarons as well! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Raspberry Macarons Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How do you know when your macaron batter is the right consistency?...

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar . All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Creamy squares of cheesecake covered in salty sweet caramel are the ultimate dessert for sharing in these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars! These are great for making ahead and less finicky than traditional cheesecake! Caramel, especially salted caramel, is one of our favorite dessert flavors! Be sure to check out some of our other caramel recipes like Carmelitas , Chocolate Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies , and Homemade Caramel Apples !...

This Carolina-style Smoked Pulled Pork recipe is made with a pork shoulder (aka Boston butt) in a wood smoker or pellet grill using a homemade, easy barbecue spice rub made from pantry ingredients you already have on hand. Smoked low and slow with apple, cherry, or hickory wood, and slathered with Carolina mustard BBQ sauce , this recipe makes the best pulled pork sandwiches ever! We LOVE using our smoker and are always trying new recipes with it....

Your search for the best Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe is over! This easy snickerdoodle recipe is my go-to for this cinnamon-sugar coated, soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe that is a perennial classic! In the halls of cookie-dom, there are a few classic cookies that reign supreme. Like the ubiquitous Chocolate Chip Cookies and Best Cut-Out Sugar Cookies . And then there is the snickerdoodle. Love cookies? Us too! Some of our other favorites are Toffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies , Best Soft & Chewy M&M Cookies , and Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies !...

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar . All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. A delightful fusion of salty and sweet, this Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie combines a buttery crushed pretzel crust, a creamy strawberry filling, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s the perfect frozen dessert for summer gatherings, Valentine’s Day, or just because you deserve a tasty treat! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Substitutions and Variations More Indulgent Pie Recipes You’ll Love Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie Recipe Strawberry pretzel icebox pie is a deliciously unique dessert that combines salty, sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors in every bite....

Apple Pie Ice Cream is loaded with cinnamon and apples for a delicious Fall flavored ice cream! Add broken up cinnamon grahams or pie crust pieces to make it like eating a slice of apple pie in ice cream form! We ALWAYS enjoy our apple pie served a la mode, so it just makes sense to make an ice cream version of one of our favorite desserts! And with apples coming into season while it’s still plenty hot for the summer, it’s a for sure win to enjoy a scoop of apple pie ice cream....

These Baked Strawberry Donuts are filled with summery sweet strawberry flavors, with freshly diced strawberries inside the donut, and a homemade fresh strawberry glaze on top! If you love strawberry desserts, you’ll also love my Pink Strawberry Cake , this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie , and my Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream ! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Baked Strawberry Donuts Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Substitutions and Variations More Delicious Recipes Like This Baked Strawberry Donuts Recipe Recipe We LOVE donuts....

These Butterfinger brownies are rich and fudgy, packed with chopped Butterfinger candy bars with that unmistakable crispety, crunchety peanut butter bite everyone loves. Made with simple baking ingredients in under an hour, this Butterfinger brownies recipe skips the box mix and delivers deep chocolate flavor with a classic crackly top, making it perfect for holidays, movie nights, or anytime a serious chocolate craving hits. They are the crispety, crunchety, peanut buttery-iest brownies ever....

These easy Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are made with juicy strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs! We’re talking 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of work. They are sure to be a hit and are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a baby shower, or simply a sweet craving! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Substitutions and Variations More Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe My kids begged me to make more of these as soon as the first batch was gone....