This is our mom's sweet potato recipe. It's sweet and rich, perfect for the holidays! Base ingredients: 3 c canned sweet potatoes, drained 8 oz (1 cup)  evaporated milk 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg 1/2 t vanilla 6 T. (3/4 stick) butter, softened 1 c sugar 2 eggs   Topping ingredients: 6 T. (3/4 stick) butter 3/4… Continue reading Sweet Potato Yum Yum Casserole

We just got back from Canyon Ranch, and I had something I had forgotten about. It's easy,  good, light and satisfying on toast for breakfast. (It has 32 calories per tablespoon.) 1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1½ Tbsp honey ¼ cup almond butter (without added salt)… Continue reading Canyon Ranch Almond Butter Delight

These are a delicious twist on roasted Brussels sprouts. The pesto is worth the effort! For Brussels Sprouts 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For Pesto 1/2 cup toasted, salted pistachios 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 cloves roasted garlic (I fake roast… Continue reading Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherry Pistachio Pesto

This time of year, a hint of Fall in the air. Recipes come along and we save them for a rainy day, a holiday addition, and for the sake of trying something new. How good can cornbread be? Our sister in law passed on this recipe to us. Don't let the broccoli scare you (or… Continue reading Surprise Cornbread

Looking for a great side dish for the holidays? A dear friend shared her fabulous find over Thanksgiving.  Thanks Kelly, vegetables never tasted so good.   The recipe comes from a Neiman Marcus Cookbook that was published in 1991. Enjoy!   1 ½ cups sharp cheese, grated 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies 2 cans… Continue reading Vegetable Souffle

Here's another recipe from my fabulous weekend at my freinds' Brad and Kirk's lovely lake house. We served it with carne asada, cowboy beans and a big bowl of guacamole - it was all so good! This salad was fresh and delicious. 3 ears corn, shucked 1 poblano chile 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1… Continue reading Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette

Is it dessert?  Is it a side dish?   You decide.  Candice, mom of 5 children, spoiled us with this "to die for" bread 8 years ago.  Candice is a southern bell,  complete with dresses and pearls, daytime aprons, french twists, and a lipstick perfectly in place.   We met in a doctor's office almost 9 years… Continue reading Sally Lunn Bread