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Ono Island BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe


Ono Island Chicken Nachos Recipe

When I need something that feels coastal, comforting, and genuinely easy to serve, I make BBQ chicken nachos. It is the kind of tray you can set out while friends are swapping stories, or while you are resetting a space before guests arrive. Around Ono Island and Orange Beach, the best recipes are the ones that keep you out of the kitchen and in the conversation.

Nachos are the rare dish that tastes like a celebration, even on an ordinary night.

Meredith Folger Amon

Why this recipe works on the Gulf Coast

  • Fast, shareable, and forgiving: You can scale it up or down without stress.
  • Heat stays balanced: The BBQ sweetness and lime keep everything bright, not heavy.
  • Built…

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New Orleans–Inspired Banana Cream Pie (with Praline Crunch)


Silky banana pastry cream, a buttery crust, and a pecan-praline crunch that feels right at home in New Orleans.

“This one tastes like a banana pudding and a praline had a perfect Gulf South dinner party.”

Makes: 1 (9-inch) pie (8–10 slices)
Time: about 45 minutes active, plus chilling

What makes it “New Orleans–inspired”

  • Pecan praline crunch (sweet, buttery, slightly toasty)
  • Brown sugar + touch of rum in the custard for warmth and depth
  • Optional chicory-coffee note for that Café du Monde neighborhood vibe

Ingredients

Crust (choose one)

  • Option A: 1 baked 9-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
  • Option B: 1 (9-inch) vanilla wafer…

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Barbeque Shrimp, Ono Island Style


When I say “barbeque shrimp,” I’m talking about that classic Gulf Coast pan of buttery, peppery, garlicky shrimp that has nothing to do with a grill and everything to do with good bread and a big napkin. This is the kind of dish I make when I want something bold and comforting, the kind of flavor that belongs in a kitchen a few minutes from the water.

“Keep the shells on, keep the heat gentle, and let the sauce turn into a glossy, peppery butter bath.”

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

  • 1 1/2 lb large Gulf shrimp, shell-on (heads off is fine), rinsed and patted dry
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5–6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1…

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GARLIC & OLIVE OIL PASTA WITH PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed In Alabama and Florida This is my go-to “simple but soulful” pasta when I want something comforting, fast, and quietly elegant. It’s the kind of meal that feels right after a long day of showings and sunset drives, and it pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or a little warm bread to mop up the garlicky olive oil.

“The secret is letting the garlic turn sweet, not brown, and using the pasta water like it’s the sauce.”

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini)
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4–6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
  • Salt
  • Freshly…

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Gulf Coast Crab-Stuffed Flounder

Gulf Coast Crab-Stuffed Flounder Recipe

A classic Gulf Coast crab-stuffed flounder with buttery lemon flavor, tender baked fish, and a rich crab filling. Includes shopping tips, make-ahead notes, and wine pairings.

When I want a dinner that feels unmistakably coastal, I come back to crab-stuffed flounder. It’s one of those Gulf Coast plates that yields timeless elegance without trying too hard: delicate fish, sweet crab, and that warm, buttery lemon finish that makes the whole kitchen smell like a marina breeze mixed with something a little more refined.

“If it tastes like the Gulf and the butter doesn’t bully the crab, you nailed it.”

— A neighbor’s rule of thumb I keep on repeat

Why this recipe works on the Gulf Coast

Flounder…

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Gulf Coast Sheepshead With Lemon-Caper Butter | Orange Beach, Alabama Recipe


Gulf Coast Sheepshead With Lemon-Caper Butter: Seasonal Cooking From Orange Beach, Alabama



Sheepshead Fish Recipe Gulf Coast Lemon Caper Butter

On the inshore waters of Orange Beach, Alabama, sheepshead might just be one of the most misunderstood fish we catch. Around the docks and cleaning tables, I have heard it all. I have listened to people say, “They are so hard to clean that they cannot be worth it,” and then in the next breath someone else whispers, “Sheepshead is one of the best-tasting fish in the Gulf if you take the time to do it right.”

Recently, a neighbor pulled into the drive after fishing the bridges and pilings near Perdido Pass. He walked up with a small cooler and said, “We did a little…

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GULF COAST POMPANO: FROM SURF TO SKILLET ON THE ALABAMA SHORE


Orange Beach Alabama Pompano Fish


On a clear afternoon along the sugar-white beaches of Orange Beach, I watched a neighbor ease a silver pompano from the surf and slide it into the cooler. That evening, we grilled those fillets with lemon and herbs, and the fish practically melted on the fork. Since then, pompano has become one of my favorite ways to taste the Gulf at home, whether I am cooking in a waterfront condo kitchen or a quiet canal-side home.

In this article, I want to share three things I am constantly asked about: how to say “pompano,” when and where we target them along the Gulf Coast, what kinds of boats work well for chasing them, and a simple, elegant recipe you can recreate in your own…

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Gulf Coast White Fish With Lemon-Caper Butter: Seasonal Cooking From Orange Beach, Alabama



Gulf Coast Fish Recipes

One of my favorite parts of living and working in Orange Beach is how often someone shows up at the door with a cooler in hand and a proud smile. This winter, a neighbor knocked one evening after an inshore trip near Perdido Pass, lifted the lid, and said, “We had a good sheepshead day. Do you want some for dinner tonight”

My answer was yes. I seasoned a few fillets, heated a skillet, and whisked together a quick lemon-caper butter while we talked about their day on the water. By the time the stories of dolphins, jetties, and a surprise bull red were finished, dinner was on the table and the whole house smelled like browned butter and citrus.…

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Roasted Garlic: My Favorite Gulf Coast “Secret Ingredient” for Easy, Elevated Meals


By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed In Alabama and Florida.

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Roasted garlic is one of those small, simple things that makes a home feel instantly more inviting. The aroma alone is worth it: warm, mellow, and a little sweet, like something good is always happening in the kitchen. When I’m showing homes in Orange Beach or talking through kitchen upgrades with homeowners on Ono Island, I’m always reminded how the best spaces aren’t just beautiful, they’re functional. Roasted garlic is my go-to staple for quick coastal meals, last-minute entertaining, and “I want this to taste…

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BABS’ HOMEMADE SOUTHERN MAC AND CHEESE

 

 


Every family on the Gulf Coast has a dish that shows up at every holiday, funeral spread, and baby shower. For my family, this is it. My mom, Babs, has been making this homemade Southern mac and cheese for as long as I can remember, and it has become my go-to soul food dish when I need something warm and steady at the end of a long real estate day.

The recipe is simple, comforting, and forgiving, with a creamy onion-and-garlic cheese sauce, a whisper of Worcestershire for depth, and a buttery breadcrumb and Parmesan crust that bakes up beautifully golden. When I pull this out of the oven, it smells like my childhood kitchen and every holiday table we ever gathered around.

Why I Love This…

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