• Dinner,  Main Meals,  NOLA,  Skinny

    Cajun Turkey Sausage and Rice

    According to my one of my many Louisianan coworkers, the Carnival officially starts after the Epiphany on January 6th, which is WILD to me. I mean Ash Wednesday is so far away! But let’s be honest we all need a…

  • gumbo
    Dinner,  Main Meals,  NOLA,  Skinny

    Chicken and Turkey Sausage Gumbo

    A lightened up version of a Louisiana classic – gumbo made with chicken and turkey sausage! I LOVE gumbo. I first had it at Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans and I have been absolutely obsessed ever since. I am a…

  • Dinner,  Main Meals,  NOLA,  Pasta,  Skinny

    Cajun Chicken Pasta

    A lightened up chicken pasta dish with just a hint of cajun seasoning. This is one of David’s FAVORITE lunches. It is so easy to make for meal prep and it reheats well each day. If you love a lot…

  • Lunch,  NOLA,  Sandwich

    Muffuletta

    Another NOLA favorite is the muffuletta, which is a sandwhich loaded with lots of meats, cheeses and an olive spread. Another Louisiana native in my group, Ketan, brought one into lunch last week and inspired this version of the classic…

  • Baking,  Desserts,  NOLA

    Gerri’s King Cake

    I seriously have one of the best work groups ever. Everyone is super fun and easy to work with, but the best part is that my work mom, Gerri, makes EVERYONE a treat of their choice on their birthdays. She…

  • Main Meals,  NOLA,  Skinny

    Skinny Jambalaya

    I went to a conference in New Orleans a few years ago and I have been obsessed with NOLA cuisine ever since. While this isn’t really your typical jambalaya recipe, it is super easy and super good. It also makes…