Discover delicious family meals, easy weeknight dinners, and fun party treats inspired by the flavors of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Our curated collection of kid-approved recipes will make cooking and baking a breeze for busy families.
Plus, explore our top recommendations for family-friendly restaurants in New Orleans and beyond, where you can savor local cuisine without the hassle of cooking.
80 Delicious Summer Desserts Your Family Will Love
Summer’s here, and you know what that means: time for fresh fruit, s’mores, and all the ice cream you can eat! But why stop there? We’ve got some seriously delicious…
End of Summer Party Ideas
School is around the corner, but summer isn’t over yet! Celebrate the end of the season with a memorable end-of-summer party. I found some great ideas to make your party…
Refreshing Watermelon Recipes for Summer
Watermelon is one of my favorite summer fruits. Not only is it healthy, low calorie, and full of micronutrients – cold watermelon is PERFECTION on a hot summer day. However,…
FUN MARDI GRAS TREATS YOU CAN MAKE
It’s Carnival Time! Outside of Christmas, this is my favorite time of year! I love Mardi Gras and all things purple, green, and gold.And while king cake is the star…
DELICIOUS RECIPES TO USE UP YOUR THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS
If you’re house is like my house, you had to play Fridge Tetris to get all the left over Thanksgiving food into your fridge last night. By Saturday everyone is…
EASY SANTA MICKEY CUPCAKES EVERYONE CAN MAKE
We love all things Disney in our house, and we are also very fond of Christmas. So why not combine our two favorite things and create something special that combines the love…
10 EASY SUMMER MEALS THAT WON’T HEAT UP THE KITCHEN
With the heat index already exceeding 100 degrees in the New Orleans area, the last thing I want to do in the evenings is turn on my oven! It’s just too…
40+ New Orleans Inspired Grill Recipes
I don’t know about you but this time of year makes me want to do nothing but GRILL. Seafood, steak, veggies, fruit – everything taste better on the grill. Not…
BOSTON CREAM PIE CUPCAKES
I originally made these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes years ago as part of a State Unit Study my now 21-year-old was doing in middle school.I came across the recipe a…
NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S WATERGATE SALAD
Watergate Salad was a staple in our family growing up. It was at EVERY, and I do mean every family get-togethers and celebration. I loved it growing up, and I…
BEIGNET BITES – AN EASY BISCUIT BEIGNET RECIPE ANYONE CAN MAKE
One can’t talk about sweet treats in New Orleans without mentioning beignets. I had no idea how easy and yummy this quick substitute could be until about a year ago….
New Orleans Cocktail Recipes You NEED To Make
New Orleans is a city known for its unique culture, delicious food, and vibrant nightlife. And what better way to experience the spirit of New Orleans than by trying some…
45+ New Orleans Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love
Busy schedules can make cooking a challenge. This collection of New Orleans-inspired slow cooker recipes is the answer for families who want delicious, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the…
Easy DIY Mini King Cakes For Mardi Gras
Carnival season means one thing in New Orleans, KING CAKE! And while there seem to be king cakes available everywhere sometimes, you want to make your own semi-homemade king cake. Or maybe you live…
“Semi-Homemade” DIY KING CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING
Sometimes during Carnival Season, ( Twelfth Night (January 6th) – Mardi Gras Day (February 21st) you just want a king cake. Sometimes you want a king cake when your favorite New Orleans…
5 Tips for Hosting a Fun Christmas Cookie Exchange Party
You are in the Christmas spirit, and you want to host a party. Christmas cookie exchange parties are so much fun and great parties to include the children. Here are a few ideas of…
125+ DIY Disney Halloween Treats Perfect For Your Next Halloween Party
It’s Spooky Season! It’s time for Mickey Pumpkins and all things spooky and villain. It also means Halloween Parties – at school, at the dance, at home – everywhere practically.This means you’re…
Easy Halloween Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Cupcakes
When I think of Disney and Halloween, I think of one thing – MICKEY PUMPKINS! The Magic Kingdom is covered in Mickey Pumpkins this time of year and they are my…
Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos With Coleslaw
I created this easy shrimp tacos recipe a few years ago during Lent. I was looking for something that wasn’t fried that was also quick and easy to make after…