Mom’s Homemade Banana Pudding
As you can probably find is the case for your own life, some of my earliest memories revolve around food – but for me, it […]
Food & Drink
Easy Taco Soup
A Taco soup that’s easy and delicious, two words, which always captivate me when talking about cooking and food.
Best Zucchini Muffins EVER!
When I shop for food, sometimes I buy too much. There, I’ve said it… It’s not something I’m super proud of, and honestly I am trying […]
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Who doesn’t enjoy the smell of breakfast being cooked over an open campfire? I know I do, but I’m not a morning person so there […]
Beef Wellington Appetizers
A few years ago, my husband and I attended a Master Chefs class at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts. The name of the class is […]
Old Fashioned Fruit Cobbler
Everyone loves dessert but usually it’s impossible to please everyone’s taste – until now. Mix up this ever-so-easy old fashioned fruit cobbler mix in just […]
Fast Fajita Pepper Breakfast Tacos
Texans love their Tex-Mex and though I wasn’t born here, I’ve lived here long enough that I dearly love all the delicious Tex-Mex dishes found […]
Turkey Lasagna Under 500 Calories
Check the nutrition fact sheets for most Italian restaurants’ lasagna, and you’ll find the calorie count runs anywhere from 750 calories on up…and that’s not […]
Fried Chicken Under 500 Calories
Is there any meal more American than fried chicken? Not if you grew up in the South, as I did. Over the 4th of July […]
Nutter Butter Cream Cheese Truffles
Do you ever find yourself wanting a truly decadent treat to eat but HATE thinking of how one little treat like that could totally blow your […]
Caramel Apples Made Easy
It’s Fall ya’ll! School is back in session and the temperatures (and leaves) are starting to fall – even in Texas, where I live. Whether […]
That’s What He Said – About Salads
You ever had one of those ‘Aha!’ moments? You know where you’re just rocking along, and suddenly a thought pops into your head that stops […]
Old Fashioned Homemade Pancakes
Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast for dinner tonight, have decided to make breakfast for the family over the weekend, or are treating someone […]
Blueberry Syrup Recipe
One of the biggest reasons I think most people never try to make syrup from scratch is that they have no idea just how easy […]
Roasted Chicken with Lemon & Rosemary
Here’s a main dish recipe that hits on all cylinders as far as I’m concerned; it’s delicious, nutricious, and it just takes a few minutes […]
Party Planning 101
Have you ever wanted to throw a party but felt overwhelmed by where to start? If so, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve hosted, […]
Eggs Benedict in 8 Steps
A few years ago, a neighbor made Eggs Benedict for both me and my husband, because we all share a love for cooking and because […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Fricassee
Whether you enjoy cooking and don’t have a lot of time, or don’t enjoy it but still need to for your family, most people share […]
No Fuss Fiesta
One of the things I love most about living in Texas, is that the weather is often nice enough for outdoor dining. And when the weather […]
Share a Crepe and a Smile
‘Tired of travelling that same ol’ breakfast circuit you’ve been on for the past (fill the blank length of time)? You know what I’m talking […]
Steel Cut Oats & Raisin Cookies
While shopping at my local grocer the other day, I ran across a box of Quaker Steel Cut Oats and couldn’t help but wonder what all the hype […]
Where Foodies Get The Goods
A family friend tells the story of how one day, as a young man, he was working out with weights, and his younger brother, always […]