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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 [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever roasted green beans? Well, I did the other night and my husband said that they were now his favorite way to eat green beans. What?! From the Texas man who loves them boiled down with half a pound of bacon, served well done? Yes, they were that good. They didn’t look real [...]
Recently my whole family was together and we had been preparing meals for the whole crew. After one of our dinners, we ended up with a lot of leftover baked potatoes and decided to use them up by making twice baked potatoes. I love potatoes this way…they’re just delicious and look great if serving up [...]
Saag Paneer is one of my favorite Indian side dishes. It’s a spinach based curry, similar to creamed spinach, but with a powerful punch of Indian spices. It also includes chunks of lightly browned paneer cheese, which is a fresh curd cheese that is firm like tofu. Many vegetarians enjoy this dish, but it’s equally [...]
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: [...]
Potato salad is a summer staple with picnics and cookouts, and makes for a savory side to many meals from barbecue to fried chicken. This potato salad is a little different, with the addition of a little bottled barbecue sauce. It gives it a really nice smokey flavor. Here’s a couple of tricks to great [...]
Mmm…Cowboy Caviar. Ever heard of it? Cowboy Caviar has been a staple at our family get togethers for years. At New Year’s we sometimes make it with black eyed peas for good luck, unless mom has already made a big pot of black eyes and cornbread to slurp up. Cowboy Caviar is really a type [...]
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 [...]
Sometimes I get in a rut with vegetable sides to serve along side meals. So from time to time, I leave the can ‘o green beans in the pantry and head for more exotic… like Brussels Sprouts. I know. I used to hate them too. I’ve grown a little in my tastes over the years…plus [...]
This super-simple recipe for roasted broccoli just {might} have your kids eating their vegetables at dinner! Now I know there are some broccoli haters out there, but I think you’ll be surprised at how roasting this despicable veggie brings out its better side. This is now my favorite way to make broccoli… Roasted Broccoli Serves: [...]
Thanksgiving is just not Thanksgiving without Cranberry Sauce. I know there are lovers and haters out there, but I’m one of the lovers. I love to have a bite of turkey with a bite of cranberry sauce…it just makes the perfect bite, in my opinion. And talk about leftover turkey sandwiches…I slather them with mayonnaise [...]
Are you looking for some good side dishes to serve with your holiday meals this season? Well don’t let this recipe pass you by with out a try! I have been making this recipe for the past 3 years, after my friend Amanda told me that it was one of her family’s favorite dishes at [...]
I couldn’t pass up the summer season without passing along one of my favorite ways to eat fresh corn on the cob. I realize it’s already officially fall, but here in Texas, we maintain pretty warm temperatures through much of the fall, so we’re still enjoying some of these great summertime treats! Some folks like [...]
I love rice…any kind. I like to try adding different ingredients for variety. For this rice dish, I had some Cremini mushrooms, green onion and real bacon bits crowding up my refrigerator, so I decided to give it a try with wild rice…it was gooood! I served it with the Surf & Turf Kabobs and [...]
Grilled Asparagus Serves: 4 (about 12 spears each) Calories: 70 ▪ Fat: 4g ▪ Carbs: 8g ▪ Dietary Fiber: 4g ▪ Sugars 4g ▪ Protein: 4g 2 bunches fresh asparagus (about 48 spears) 1 T extra virgin olive oil S&P, to taste 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 1 T Balsamic Vinegar, optional Preheat gas [...]
2 pounds fingerling or red potatoes cut into bite sized chunks½ cup olive oil1 envelope onion soup mix3 stalks green onions, sliced (optional) Place baking sheet in oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees (This will help prevent sticking and help brown cut side of potatoes). Place potatoes, oil and soup mix in a [...]
