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Family Dinner Ideas


Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad with Homemade Crispy Tortilla Strips
This Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad is absolutely one of our favorite go-to's. It is quick, fresh and gives that perfect crunch when you crave salad and savory quick-grilled shrimp that melt in your mouth. Simple ingredients make it irresistible. It brings together all the fresh flavors of a coastal taco dinner in a colorful salad that is both hearty and refreshing. Tender grilled shrimp seasoned with Tony Chachere’s seasoning and marinated in Catalina dressing are nestled atop c

Karen Hand Allen
19 hours ago4 min read


Rich and Buttery Fresh Pear Crisp
This absolutely rich and buttery pear crisp is as good as it gets. Packed with fresh pears and cinnamon goodness, old-fashioned rolled oats, melted butter, brown sugar and pecans are enough to send you over the edge. But be alert, pear crisp is so delectable every bite will be gobbled up before you can even get your apron off!

Karen Hand Allen
Sep 263 min read


Classic Southern Potato Salad
This very southern classic red potato salad is the best potato salad you will ever eat, hands down! It is rich, smooth, creamy, and crunchy, with delightful salted red potatoes. Its just-right savory taste will have everybody coming back for more! It has been known to disappear by the tubful, so watch it!

Karen Hand Allen
Sep 203 min read


The Ultimate Low and Slow Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
This absolutely luscious Pulled Pork is smoked on the grill, then slow roasted in your oven, and comes out absolutely perfect every time. It is deeply rewarding, satisfying and always a crowd pleaser. Your neighbors will envy you, smelling the smoke just so long, then they’ll knock on your door for a plate! But watch out, they don’t just want a plate-they want the whole hog!

Karen Hand Allen
Sep 45 min read


Shrimp Po’boy and Catfish Po’boy Recipe
Crispy Shrimp and Catfish Po’ Boys are always a crowd-pleaser and a true Southern classic. Golden shrimp or tender, flaky catfish on a bed of crunch lettuce and tomatoes, on French bread is a true delight for summer or anytime easy and light meal.

Karen Hand Allen
Aug 294 min read


Family Philly Cheesesteaks Recipe
With luscious, tender beef, sautéed peppers and onions on buttery po’ boy buns, this decadent treat literally melts in your mouth! It’s not just the ingredients, it’s the memories that this sandwich creates for you, your friends and family that makes it worth someone lifting it to their lips for a quick nip when you’re turned away, so beware of Po’boy thieves!

Karen Hand Allen
Aug 144 min read


Shrimp and Catfish Couvillion Recipe: A Classic Cajun Comfort Dish with Rich Tomato Broth and Tender Shrimp
Shrimp and Catfish Couvillion is Louisiana comfort food at its finest; simple, satisfying, and filled with the rich flavors of Cajun cooking. The combination of tender shrimp, catfish, and buttery vegetables, in a deeply flavored tomato broth served over rice creates a meal that is special and wonderfully familiar. Watch it though, Shrimp and Catfish Couvillion has been known to hop ship and land onto someone else’s plate!

Karen Hand Allen
Jul 254 min read


Fried Pork Chops with Peppered Cream Gravy Over Rice Recipe
These succulent pork chops are seasoned with Tony Chacheres, giving them delightful Cajun spice that seals in their juices as they are fried, then covered with peppered cream gravy and served with buttered rice that completes this truly delightful Southern meal.

Karen Hand Allen
Jul 195 min read


Catalina Shrimp on the Grill Recipe
Sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy, these Barbecue Catalina Shrimp are a simple and impressive dish that is perfect for warm-weather gatherings, family cookouts, or a quick weeknight meal. The Catalina dressing creates a slightly sweet glaze that caramelizes wonderfully over the heat of the grill, while Tony Chachere’s seasoning adds just enough Louisiana-style spice for balance. With only a short marinating time and just a few minutes on the grill, this recipe delivers huge fla

Karen Hand Allen
Jul 43 min read


Shrimp Fettuccine with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe
Shrimp Fettuccine is mouthwatering and always the star of the show; it’s one of our most cherished dishes! Its timeless appeal is always welcome at our table no matter the season. During the summer months, when fresh Gulf shrimp are plentiful, this dish celebrates the sweetness and delicate flavor of fresh seafood with a robust garlic Parmesan cream sauce that is both elegant and always a delight for our family and our guests. In the cooler months of fall, winter, and spring

Karen Hand Allen
Jun 264 min read
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