Skillet Pork Chops & Sauce

These pork chops turn out moist and juicy because they spend so much time simmering in the sauce.  You can easily tinker with the spices in the sauce to give it a little more kick if you prefer spicy food.

Yield: 4 servings

Cajun Garlic Bread

Everyone loves garlic bread.  This cajun style recipe packs in some extra flavor from cheese and spices, making a perfect match with any meal of comfort food.

Yield: 30 pieces

Carribean Peas & Rice

This makes a whole ton of food -- great if you're serving an army.  It isn't very spicy, so feel free to kick it up a notch if you like some punch to your food.

Yield: 12 servings

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

There's nothing like walking into a kitchen and smelling the aroma that comes off a slow cooker that's been running all day.  The smells of this Louisiana-inspired dish will have you drooling in anticpation of dinner.

Yield: 8 servings

Rainbow Cake

I got this idea watching a guest chef on a news show a week ago and knew immediately then I'd have to give it a try.  It turns out to be a lot of fun to make (and to slice into).

Yield: 16 servings