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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This is a special curry dish that I have fallen in love with. It’s a Thai red curry with Mahi Mahi and sweet potatoes that is simmered in a spicy, savory coconut curry sauce. This is a perfect dish to throw together in a hurry ~ it cooks up in 20 to 30 minutes! Feel [...]
Jasmine rice is a long grain type of rice that has a distinguished, fragrant, flavor that is used in a lot of Asian cuisine. It comes from Thailand and is similar in flavor to Basmati rice. It has been described to have a nutty, “popcorny” flavor and is slightly sticky. This rice variety goes by these names: [...]
The other night when I had Raymond and Amanda over, these steamed dumplings were our starter. I could have eaten the whole batch all by myself! They went great with the Chicken Pad Thai! Mmmm…mmmm…good! Steamed Thai Dumplings (Kanom Jeeb) 30 circular or square wonton wrappers, each about 3 ½ inches across Filling: 1 cup [...]
Last week we had our friends Raymond and Amanda over for dinner and I fixed Chicken Pad Thai and Steamed Thai Dumplings (Kanom Jeeb) with Peanut Sauce. It was delicious! Raymond and Amanda aren’t picky, so I get to cook more “exotic” things when they come over…it’s a lot of fun! This recipe was quick [...]
