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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 [...]
Portobella mushrooms are great…well…if you’re a mushroom lover like me. These monstrosities have such a dense meaty texture that they can pose for a burger like my Portobello Burgers with Pesto Mayo. They’re terrific grilled, sauteed and stuffed too! I saw a pin on my favorite place, Pinterest, for Portobello Pizzas and decided to give [...]
As I’m sitting here writing this, I am distracted by Oprah on her last show. She is professing her belief in God and His hand in her life. It just brought me to tears. God is love. God is life. How is He working in yours and mine? I’m making peace with my past and [...]
Spring is here and summer is coming quickly, so get that grill ready! This is a super easy recipe for a quick meal. Look at my sorry looking grill! What a beaut! First start with a 2-3 pound fillet of Wild Sockeye Salmon. Rinse with cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Next, [...]
