I’ve got a quick and easy Whole30 Jambalaya recipe for you today!  Are you ready? My entire family is from Louisiana (some still live there, actually) and they are well versed in cajun and creole cooking. Jeff and I were craving something different and this idea popped in my head.

Whole30 Roasted Chicken This easy, Whole30 roasted chicken breast is my go-to dinner if I have no idea what to cook, or after a vacation when we are tired of eating out for every meal. It is so flavorful and SIMPLE. Sometimes, simplicity is what we crave.

Dressing and sauces are what make the most average of meals exciting! At any given time, I have 3-4 homemade sauces with handwritten labels in my fridge. I always prep mine in wide mouth mason jars so I can use my hand blender instead of my big ol’ clunky blender cup. Growing up, I wasn’t […]

Number One Question Asked in 2018: “Do you have a post up about how to roast a chicken? ” or some variation of this. I roast a whole chicken almost every other week. It’s easy to season, really hard to mess up, and is always flavorful and juicy. I like to spatchcock mine for a […]

Chicken Alfredo Skillet Lasagna – creamy, cheesy, Garlicky goodness layered between lasagna noodles with shredded chicken and fresh herbs. It’s freezer- friendly, easily adaptable, and most definitely a crowd pleaser!

Today’s BBQ Chili recipe is just the ticket for this season where we crave warmth, simplicity and great flavor.  And for us, there is nothing better than a bowl of hearty chili before the big game! My BBQ Chili recipe is easy to make, and can feed a crowd. Amplify your tailgate with this BBQ […]

Balsamic Chicken Recipe: A First & Full Favorite! This easy balsamic chicken is one of my most viewed recipes of all time! I have since updated the recipe and added a printable recipe card. PrintGrilled Balsamic Chicken and White Cheddar Mashed PotatoesPrep 2 hoursCook 45 minsTotal 2 hours, 45 minsAuthor Marissa AllenYield 6 servings Chicken […]

The last several years, I’d try a different recipe for sugar cookies for decorating. And now, I have finally found the perfect one! Take Me to Recipe Please!

Sometimes it can be fun to revisit the treats of your childhood. I started by adding my own little twist to the pop tart with the these Cherry Berry Pop-Tarts. It was simple and uses a pre-prepared crust. If you want to step it up a notch, these Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts come with […]

Cinnamon Rolls – A Family Tradition Cinnamon rolls are a family thing. My family really likes them and my Nana is really good at making them! Now that I have my own family, I determined that it was time for me to master the classic. I tried countless recipes from old cookbooks, the internet, and […]

Still trying to finalize your Thanksgiving Dish selection for Thursday? Some fellow black food bloggers and I have you covered! This menu is made up of the best contributions of talented black food bloggers from around the country and reflects our shared Thanksgiving experiences. We participated in a virtual recipe swap. Here you can find […]

It’s Thanksgiving week!  This year, we’re headed to my parent’s house, and I am thrilled to show up with a few side dishes and let my mom host.  I put together a Thanksgiving Checklist to help you not go to the store 20 times between now and Thursday. I’ve been sharing all kinds of Thanksgiving […]