Author: Chef Melissa Rae

Nana’s Sugared Pecans

Great for a snack or a salad topper, these sugared pecans always hit the spot! Ingredients: Directions:

Chef Simeon’s Homemade Peanut Butter

Homemade peanut butter is one of the easiest things we’ve made recently. The process requires patience, note that it requires a food processor: 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp honey Combine ingredients in the food processor on high – it will eventually turn into a ball (this is not when its…

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Black Pepper Beef

The black pepper on this has elevated my typical crock pot roast! It’s been a hit with the family too! Ingredients: Directions:

Crunchy Ginger Soba Noodles

My husband and I have a love of soba noodles, it started with watching a Youtube video of someone hand making the noodles. So of course when I saw this recipe in the New York Times, I had to try it out. The crunchy mix on the top might be a repeat for other recipes,…

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Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

Chickpeas, cumin and chicken, oh my! This recipe is easy to prep and a delicious weeknight dinner when you don’t have the energy for something more complicated. Ingredients: Directions:

Shipwreck Dinner

I discovered this gem on AllRecipes.com, and it is a hit with the family. Not all healthy, but definitely delicious!! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup milk 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen corn 1 teaspoon seasoned salt…

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Product Review: Automatic Mixer

Any Louisiana chef knows that making a roux is a tedious process that involves A LOT of stirring. Meet the automatic mixer! This will continue to stir the roux for you in the pot while you get the rest of the gumbo ready. This is the kitchen tool you didn’t know you needed, but trust…

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