Author: Winny Hayes

Smothered gumbo wings with andouille sausage and rich gumbo gravy.
Chicken, Dinner

Smothered Gumbo Wings

If you love gumbo and smothered chicken, these Smothered Gumbo Wings bring the two together in one rich, comforting Southern-style dinner. Whole chicken wings are seasoned and partially baked first, then finished in a dark, savory gumbo gravy loaded with andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, […]

sausage and cheese cornbread biscuit breakfast sandwiches with honey butter glaze
Breakfast

Sausage and Cheese Cornbread Biscuits

Some recipes start with a carefully thought-out plan. This one started because I simply couldn’t decide what I wanted. I was craving homemade biscuits, but at the same time, I really wanted cornbread. Instead of choosing between the two, I decided to combine them, and […]

Philly cheesesteak burger with double beef patties, creamy cheese sauce, peppers and onions.
Comfort Food, Dinner

Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

There are burgers, and then there are burgers that borrow all the best parts of another favorite dish. These Philly Cheesesteak Burgers fall firmly into the second category. I wanted the burger to actually taste like a cheesesteak, not simply a regular cheeseburger with some […]

Garlic Parmesan chicken cutlets topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
$100 Dinner Series, Chicken, Dinner

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

There’s something about a thin, crispy chicken cutlet that makes it hard to stop at just one. For these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets, I wanted that classic thin Italian-style cutlet with plenty of crunch, but I also wanted to give it the same buttery, garlicky […]

Mango habanero chicken skewers served with coconut jasmine rice, fresh cucumber slices, lime wedges, and ripe mango.
$100 Dinner Series, Dinner

Mango Habanero Chicken Skewers

Mango habanero has always been one of my favorite wing flavors. There’s just something about that combination of sweet fruit, smoky spices, and fiery heat that keeps me coming back for more. This recipe was inspired by that same flavor profile, but instead of tossing […]