Dad’s Dove Wraps

Okay guys, so this week’s dish is one of my favorite appetizers my dad makes. He makes them at all the parties our family hosts and they are a huge hit. They are called dove wraps, and yes I mean dove as in the bird. My dad is a huge hunter and this is one of his many specialties. Let’s first reveal the ingredients besides the obvious factor that dove is one of them. You will need bacon, dove meat, jalapenos, and crème cheese. Two other supplies that will be needed are toothpicks, and a grill.

First let’s assume you have your ingredients all ready and laid out. You first want to season your dove breast how you like. I like to use garlic power and Tony Chachere’s Cajun seasoning, but it is your own preference. Next you are going to want to take the jalapeno peppers and wash them, cut them in half, and deseed them. Trust me this is really important because if not, your mouth will be on fire. Once this is done, you will notice the arch in the pepper, you will then fill it with the crème cheese. Then place the crème cheese filled jalapeno on top of the dove meat. Next you are going to wrap the jalapeno and meat in bacon, and then secure it with a toothpick. Now you will grill the wrap. It usually takes about ten minutes on each side but you just have to keep an eye on it.

I was a little hesitant when first making them, but they actually turned out better than expected. Keep in mind I had my dad on speaker phone the entire time I was making them, but they were actually edible. This recipe can either be used as an appetizer, or you could even add sides and make this into your meal. Trust me, they may look small, but they are extremely filling. And if you are not big on wild meat, I would at least say give them a try because they are very good. Also my picture does not give them justice, my camera does not take good quality. But I hope I gave you guys a new idea for a game day snack since we did just begin football season, and trust me if I managed I could do it, yall can do it.

Welcome To My Cooking Adventure

Hello everyone! First of all I would like to start by introducing myself. My name is Kambrie Laurent and I am a sophomore at Texas State University. So I have decided to blog about my adventures in the kitchen. However I am a little different than most bloggers when it comes to talking about their delicious meals. I myself cannot cook to save my life, hence the title “Welcome To My Cooking Adventure.”

First of all let’s back track a little bit. I am from Silsbee, Texas. Trust me, you’ll probably never hear that name ever again in your life. Anyway, it is a small town near the border of Louisiana. So therefore I have grown up devouring all kinds of southern specialties. Even more so due to the fact that my mom is a Louisiana native, and makes the best gumbo you have ever put in your mouth. However, her expert cooking skills were not in my favor since I can barely make toast. Nevertheless, I plan on spending this semester taking some of her best kept recipes and trying them out to the best of my ability.

Now I would just like you all to keep in mind that these recipes may or may not come out like they are supposed to, but I will be more than happy to give out the recipe and directions for you to try yourself. I am also going to try different courses, such as appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Also the recipes I will be trying are all some of my favorite meals growing up, and are different cuisines. I am honestly really excited for this weekly experience and hope to gain a little more knowledge. Because trust me, cereal and hot pockets are getting old. Furthermore I would just like to say I hope you guys enjoy my adventures time in the kitchen!