$25 and under Meals

Whip up these $25 and under meals from Spoonful of Nola with minimal fuss, just a handful of ingredients & tons of flavor.

Roasted Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Okra & Tomatoes

Roasted Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Okra & Tomatoes

Ever get a craving for something soul-satisfying and yummy delicious, but healthy and delicious as well? All the time, right? This Roasted Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Okra & Tomatoes checks all those boxes, and more. It’s a perfect transition soup, full of fresh, […]

Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours

Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours

We can’t take credit for the slogan–it’s widely known that world famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong signed all his letters with these words. Red beans and rice is a cornerstone of the New Orleans food scene, originating way back in the 19th century and evolving […]

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Caprese

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Caprese

Looking for a fresh spin on the basic sautéed chicken cutlet? These Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Caprese cutlets are a Capri-sun-soaked dream come true. Chicken cutlets are sauteed until crispy golden brown then topped with melted mozzarella cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. A drizzle of […]

Southern-Style Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Southern-Style Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Once every two weeks– like clockwork– my husband gets an irresistible craving for tender chicken smothered in a savory mushroom sauce laced with bright lemon juice and a touch of mellow wine. Southern-Style Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce is comfort food at its finest. It’s […]

Cast Iron Skillet-Sausage Pizza

Cast Iron Skillet-Sausage Pizza

A good cast iron skillet can do just about anything–including serving up the best homemade pizza you’ll ever taste! This Cast Iron Skillet–Sausage Pizza takes almost no time to make and is out-of-this-world good. A crispy golden crust topped with savory sausage crumbles and yummy […]

Garden Vegetable Maque Choux

Garden Vegetable Maque Choux

Whenever I’m in the mood for a mélange of fresh vegetables, I head straight for this family-favorite recipe – Garden Vegetable Maque Choux. It’s chock full of my favorite veggies, golden yellow squash, deep green zucchini, corn cut fresh off the cob, and creole tomatoes. […]