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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 [...]
This taco salad is one of my favorites from my childhood. I remember my mom making it fairly often, especially for pot luck luncheons at our church. I love the tangy flavors of the Catalina dressing combined with the salty, crunchy corn chips. My mom didn’t always add the meat and we liked it just [...]
Cobb Salad is one of my very favorites. It’s chocked full of great ingredients like, fresh salad greens, tomato, crisp bacon, diced ham, roasted chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chives, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese…pretty much the kitchen sink! There are some conflicting stories of how the salad originated, but the most popular one that [...]
Soup, soup, soup! I’m crazy about soup lately…can you tell? Have you ever been to Olive Garden and had their Zuppa Toscana? Well, I happen to love this soup and can’t seem to get enough of it, so I developed this recipe that, I think, tastes just like it! Incoming search terms:zuppa toscanazuppa toscana soupzuppa [...]
I don’t know about you, but I love creamy, savory New England Style Clam Chowder. My husband and I went to San Fransisco on our honeymoon back in February, 2000 and were chilled to the bone by the rainy cold weather. We enjoyed piping hot creamy clam chowder served in their famous sourdough bread bowls [...]
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 [...]
We were visiting my sister-in-law and her family a couple of weeks ago and I decided to give this soup a try. I have read about it all over the Internet so I thought it must be worth a shot. It was a huge hit and is going on my menu planning list to make [...]
Butternut Squash Soup seems to be everywhere this time of year…food magazines, cooking shows, etc., but to be honest, I had never tried it until this past October at a Lifeline Chaplaincy Benefit Dinner in Houston. My husband is the new Director of Development for Lifeline – Houston…that’s what brings us here. Incoming search [...]
Chicken and Dumplings are one of those comfort foods that I look forward to making, especially in the fall and winter months. This recipe is very easy and takes a couple of short cuts from its original by using frozen biscuits, instead of making the dough from scratch. I think it’s just as good and [...]
This week has been completely crazy. For those of you that have moved from one city to another, you know how it is to pack up your whole life and haul it to the next town and unload it at the next house. Well, we have a contract on our house and it’s scheduled to [...]
I love tomato soup. This is by far, the best tomato soup I’ve ever had and it was simple to make! Plus, it’s low in calories and perfect for a low calorie lunch. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan (with sides) and add garlic to pan. Drizzle [...]
This smokey corn salad is perfect for making with leftover grilled corn on the cob. It’s full of great barbecue flavors with the chard bits of grilled corn, smokey chipotle peppers and red onions. It’s a great addition to your next cookout! Print Smokey Chipotle Corn Salad Ingredients8 ears grilled corn on the cob ½ [...]
Too hot to cook? It sure is here! I live in Texas and I’m tellin’ ya, it’s blazin’ hot here. We haven’t had much rain in what seems like months and all the poor farmer’s crops have all but burned up! I mean, there’s something seriously wrong when the weather forecast states “Dangerous heat index. [...]
Do sloppy joes bring back fun childhood memories? They do for me. If you don’t know what a sloppy joe is, they’re a type of loose meat sandwich made with ground beef, a sweet and tangy tomato-y ketchup sauce and seasoned with onions, garlic and bell peppers. The meat filling is piled high and sandwiched [...]
“Portobello” “Portabella” ~ “Tomato” “Tamata”! However you spell it, I think they’re great! Portobellos are packed with meaty flavor and are similar in texture to steak. Many vegetarians choose them for their versatility. They can be sliced and diced and used in many things in place of meaty fillings like spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes, stir [...]
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) [...]
A big juicy burger is hard to beat, especially during the summer when the outdoor grill is king. At my house, I prefer grilling in the summer because I don’t want to heat up my house with stove top or oven cooking. Plus, the grill usually means quick and easy, and not much cleanup. These [...]
I am a big skeptic of substituting or mixing plain yogurt or buttermilk with mayonnaise to bring the calories down. I guess I never really gave it a chance before now. I was sure it was going to compromise the flavor. I have been proven wrong and am pleasantly surprised to tell you that I [...]
OK. So this isn’t really a recipe. Let’s call it easy inspiration! I love BLTs! The salty, savory bacon, with the cool, crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes on buttery toasted Texas Toast…mmm… Now to make it even better…creamy slices of ripe avocado. Quick. Simple. So good.
Ahh, pimento cheese. You either love it or hate it. I happen to love it. I hear it’s kind of a Southern thing…it’s our go-to pate in a pinch! Here’s a quick and easy way to make it from fresh ingredients for a delicious sandwich or cracker spread, or a dip for fresh cut vegetables. [...]
