Holiday

A vibrant food blog with recipes from home cooking favorites to foods from around the world.

These cute sprinkle cups are another great thing I pinned on Pinterest and vowed to make one day. That “one day” came and went a couple of months ago at my son’s birthday party. We had a few of his friends come over for pizza, games, and a sleep over. I [...]

Homemade Granola is one of those super easy recipes that often gets overlooked because it’s just so easy to buy pre-made, but if you’re willing to give it a try, I think you’ll be in for a real treat and be amazed at the wonderful flavor you can create at home, not to mention, you’ll [...]

About 12 years ago, when I was newly married, I happened to be shopping in my local grocery store, specifically in the dairy section picking up the old usual: milk, butter, eggs, and cheese, when an elderly lady approached me and asked me which brand of butter I preferred. I was completely caught off guard [...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

My husband and I had dinner at a steak house here in Houston called J. Alexander’s and I ordered their side special of Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower. I love roasted vegetables, so I knew I would really like this. After eating this side dish, I was hooked! J. Alexander’s roasted these vegetables to perfection…they [...]

I was going through my recipe file the other day and realized that I must have hundreds of recipes that I have filed away and intended to try, but never did, so now I’m on a quest to really work through those recipes and make as many as I can. This is one of those [...]

Beef & Guinness Pie

17 Mar By Jennifer 8 Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate, I bought some Guinness Extra Stout and decided to make some goodies with it this week. The first dish I tried is Beef and Guinness Pie. It’s a thick, meaty beef stew covered in puff pastry. Delicious! Preheat oven to 350*. Pat beef dry. Stir together flour, salt, and [...]

Filed Under: Beef, Holiday, Main Dishes and Casseroles, St. Patrick's Day

Grillades & Grits

10 Mar By Jennifer 6 Comments

Well, we’re winding up the week here shortly and I’m bound and determined to finish off my Mardi Gras menu for the week. This dish is called grillades (pronounced GREE-yahds) originates in Louisiana. Like many Cajun foods, it was made out of necessity and from ingredients that were readily available. Although it’s a hearty, meaty [...]

Filed Under: Beef, Holiday, Main Dishes and Casseroles, Mardi Gras

New Orleans Style Bananas Foster

9 Mar By Jennifer 9 Comments

I couldn’t get through Mardi Gras week without making Bananas Foster, made famous by Brennan’s Restaurant, located in the French Quarter. This recipe is really very easy, but impressive to make and absolutely delicious! Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until the [...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Sweets

Creamy Crawfish Etouffee

8 Mar By Jennifer 14 Comments

Let the good times roll, y’all! Today is the official day of Mardi Gras and many people will be down in N’Awlin’s for Carnival’s big show to let it all hang out, today, Fat Tuesday. Since I’m all about the food and less about the shenanigans, I’m happy here at home cookin’ up some delicious [...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Main Dishes and Casseroles, Mardi Gras, Shellfish

Cajun Style Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

7 Mar By Jennifer 6 Comments

While I won’t be in the French Quarter this year to celebrate Mardi Gras, I thought I would focus on the great Cajun and Creole flavors of Louisiana! I plan on making Gumbo, Grillads & Cheese Grits, Creamy Crawfish Etouffee, Bananas Foster, Beignets, and Bananas Foster French Toast ~ all this week! Let’s see if [...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Main Dishes and Casseroles, Mardi Gras, Shellfish

Happy Holidays 2010

24 Dec By Jennifer 8 Comments

Well, as you’ve noticed, I haven’t blogged in quite a while! Christmas really snuck up on me this year and I have scrambled over the last week to get things together! I’ll be picking up shortly after the new year. I hope you and your friends and family have a wonderful holiday season! I look [...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday

Quick Cookie Apple Cobbler

16 Dec By Jennifer 15 Comments

I have another great recipe for you! My mom served this delicious apple cobbler at her Holiday Open House this past weekend and it got rave reviews! Another added bonus is that it’s super quick and easy! She served it in these cute disposable champagne cups and twisted a little sparkly pipe cleaner around the [...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Sweets

White Trash

14 Dec By Jennifer 9 Comments

Alright y’all…now I’m pullin’ out my inner trailer park! You know, sometimes you just have to dig down to your roots! Don’t mind the name…you can always dress up trashy into something festive! Start with your favorite brand of potato chips with ridges. (I used Ruffles) Crush the chips lightly with your hands. It [...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Sweets

Mini Pretzel Turtles

3 Dec By Jennifer 29 Comments

OK. I’m giving you fair warning. Don’t make these if you are on a diet or are living with someone on a diet. It will kill your diet. Oh, I know you have all kinds of will power and stuff…but I’m warning you: once you pop one of these little babies into your mouth, there’s [...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Sweets