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Isn’t this a beautiful appetizer? My friends and neighbors, Jillian and Thad brought it over not too long ago for us to snack on while we finished grilling dinner…and it was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! Jillian gladly let me snap a quick picture and jot down the recipe. This marinated cheese appetizer is easy to put together and [...]
Southerners put their heart and soul into their cooking, and take great pride in bringing a smile to a loved one’s face when they bite into one of their delicious creations. And no dinner is quite complete without something sweet! So, when I was recently contacted by the publishers of Southern Living Classic Southern Desserts [...]
This recipe for pound cake is one of the best I’ve ever had and hails from Huntsville, Texas where a great friend and cook shared it with me. Mrs. Lanier heard that my husband loves pound cake and while we were visiting one evening, she wielded her recipe box out touting that she had received [...]
OK. Now you’ve made the Grilled Steak Gyros, Hummus, and Tzatziki Sauce and you might have leftovers, so why not throw together Greek Tostados? That’s what I did for this recipe and it was a huge hit with our family! Print Greek Tostados Ingredients8 whole pita breads 1 cup hummus 1 pound chopped steak, grilled [...]
Hummus seems to be all the rage today, especially as a low fat healthy alternative to dip. You can use it with fresh veggies, as a sandwich spread, or to dip with fresh pita bread (my favorite!). Hummus can be bought at most supermarkets, but it’s super easy to make at home with just a [...]
Isn’t this a beautiful appetizer? My friends and neighbors, Jillian and Thad brought it over not too long ago for us to snack on while we finished grilling dinner…and it was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! Jillian gladly let me snap a quick picture and jot down the recipe. This marinated cheese appetizer is easy to put together and [...]
Hummus seems to be all the rage today, especially as a low fat healthy alternative to dip. You can use it with fresh veggies, as a sandwich spread, or to dip with fresh pita bread (my favorite!). Hummus can be bought at most supermarkets, but it’s super easy to make at home with just a [...]
Well, I’m finally back…and it’s good to be getting back to normal. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers after my surgery! This is a very simple recipe, but one you’ll have to try. My mother-in-law makes the best caramel corn around and she made it when we went to visit over Spring [...]
Our family loves Friday nights, where we make our own pizzas and play games or watch movies. The kids ask about it all the time, trying to make sure nothing in our schedule gets in the way (sometimes it does). For these special pizza nights, I usually buy pre-made individual size pizza crusts and set [...]
As you’ve probably noticed, I have been MIA for the last two weeks with moving into our new home and the holidays. I am so excited to be back and to be working out of my awesome new kitchen! I can’t wait for all of the great things this new year will bring…especially great food [...]
On Monday, I announced the Ile de France Cheese Giveaway, along with a recipe for a delicious Asparagus Brie Tart. In that post, I mentioned that I divided my cheese into 3 portions: the first portion I tested plain on fresh baguette to taste the true qualities of the cheese. The second wedge went into [...]
My sister, June, and I share a love for a little restaurant in the quaint little town of Salado, Texas. Every year when June comes to visit (usually in the Summer), we have made our little trek to Salado to visit Adelea’s on Main. They have delicious food on both their lunch menu and the [...]
{See below for Giveaway details} The nice folks over at Ile de France Cheese contacted me and wanted me to do a review on their brie. Anyone who knows me, knows how I love cheese, so of course I agreed! Shortly before we moved, I received a generous box of brie and went to work [...]
I am so excited to share this recipe with you today…I don’t know what in the world has taken me so long to post about it! I was introduced to this delicious dip about 10 years ago from a good friend of mine and it became a regular at get togethers, parties and showers ever [...]
I mentioned earlier this year that I’m moving to Houston…well I still am. I just haven’t…YET! I’m still trying to sell my house…what a market, I tell ya! But it’ll happen sooner or later.In the meantime, I have been looking for houses in Houston on the Internet and have made a few trips to see [...]
