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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 [...]
Chicken Noodle Soup is one of those must-know recipes for a great comfort meal, especially during the cold winter months. My grandmother was known to make her famous chicken noodle soup almost everyday for lunch. It always accompanied sandwiches or other leftovers, but was something everyone looked forward to every time they came to her [...]
I don’t know about you, but I love P.F. Chang’s! They have such a wide variety of things to order, including their famous Lettuce Wraps, which I also love. But one thing I order just about every time I go there is the Orange Peel Chicken. It’s a lightly battered chicken tossed in a tangy, [...]
Thai Chicken Satay is a very versatile dish…you can serve it for an appetizer, main dish, or along side other grilled meats. Make sure to make time for the marinade…preferably overnight…it’s so worth it! You will love the sweet, salty, and spicy Thai flavors packed into this delicious grilled chicken! Serve it with Peanut Sesame [...]
If you’ve been reading this blog long, you’ll know that I LOVE Mexican food, but trying to lower the calories and keep the great authentic flavor is a little difficult, especially when making something like enchiladas. And when enchiladas are topped with a rich, creamy Suiza sauce, you might as well pack it up and [...]
Sriracha is a Thai style hot sauce, also known as “rooster sauce” because of the rooster on the front of the bottle. It’s made from sun-ripened chili peppers, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and salt. The familiar reddish orange bottle with the distinctive bright green bottle cap graces many culinary cabinets from chefs to the everyday home [...]
Chicken salad is a great sandwich spread to have on hand for a quick lunch. I know that when I’m really hungry it’s hard for me to have self control, so having something already whipped up is great for those times. If you like your chicken salad on the sweet side, you’ll love this one. [...]
This chicken salad recipe is now one of my favorites. It has some delicious add-ins, like smoked almonds that make it so savory and extra special. I hope you love it as much as I do! Rosemary Chicken Salad Adapted from Cooking Light 5 Servings (serving size: 2/3 cup with 2 slices whole wheat bread) [...]
Alright…I’m FINALLY back!!! I don’t know about you, but it has been so hard for me to get back into the swing of things. But, my family started to feel like they were starving, so I had to start cooking again! I have to share one of my favorite go-to casseroles with you…Chicken Spaghetti! I [...]
Ever since we went to Bakersville in Missouri and I bought those roasted poblano peppers, it has inspired me to make several dishes using roasted peppers. This is another one I made while I was there and again when we got home. Stuffed Poblano PeppersServes 46 poblano peppers, roasted & peeled1 pkg (8 oz) Goya [...]
This is one of my weeknight go-to recipes when I can’t think of anything to make. I know it sounds strange coming from a foodie like me, but I do get stumped sometimes, or just want something quick and simple to throw into the oven while I’m taking the kids to their swim team practice. [...]
Well, I promise, I haven’t been hiding! I have been out of town over the past 10 days visiting my mother-in-law in Missouri. We had a great trip, but I’m glad to be back in the swing of things again! While we were in Missouri, we visited Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. and toured the [...]
If you’re reading this, you’ve gathered that I made the cut from 1889 to 400 contestants in the Project Food Blog! So, I definitely want to say thank you to everyone who voted for me! Thanks, y’all! This challenge is a test of comfort. We were asked to make a classic dish from a different [...]
I don’t know about you, but it’s blazing hot where I am! Here in Central Texas it’s sittin’ right around 100 degrees and I just about can’t stand to go outside! It’s so hot, I don’t even want to turn on my oven, so what’s better than a salad to beat the summertime heat?! It’s [...]
Grilled Chicken Pasta with Creamy Gorgonzola Walnut Cream Sauce 2 T. butter 2 T. flour 1 c. chicken broth 1/2 c. dry white wine (optional) 1 c. cream 8 oz. gorgonzola cheese 1/2 c. toasted walnuts, chopped (3 T. reserved) 6 green onions, sliced 1 t. minced fresh thyme 1 T. minced fresh sage 1/2 [...]
