I used to make something similar but in puff pastry, but I think the puff pastry was unnecessary, and this is prettier. I served it at the inaugural book club for my neighborhood, and it was all GONE! 1/2 cup snipped dried cherries (ideally chopped with scissors in a little bowl) 1/4 cup cherry preserves 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy… Continue reading Cherry Pistachio Brie
Family Wellness Soup
My friend, Lee, came to the rescue when my family was suffering from cold and flu. Doorbell rings and a Dutch oven of this "magic" soup appears. The taste is divine and we are thankful she shared this recipe with us. Regular chicken noodle, this is not. The flavors are divine. Let this soup be your… Continue reading Family Wellness Soup
Cheeseburger Soup
Hearty and delish. This soup will warm your bones on a crisp night. Stocked full of veggies, with a light cheese base. Everything in this soup can be altered to accommodate your waistline. Soup's On! 1/2 lb of lean ground beef or ground turkey (really good with turkey) 1 c. chopped white onion (I use… Continue reading Cheeseburger Soup
Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork
We do our best to bring you a mix of oldie but goodies and something new and different. Cool weather makes us crave something with a kick, and this recipe fits the bill. Enjoy! 1/2 pound lean ground pork 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon peanut oil 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cut green… Continue reading Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Soup's on! The recipe below started in Trisha Yearwood's kitchen, then to Food Network, then in the hands of my soup/crockpot friend, Patti. Sweet Patti (along with her husband Bob) have a showroom at the Dallas Market and wows her customers with her "soup lunch." I have indulged in many of Patti's soups, but this… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cream of Coconut Cake
Social media has become a resourceful outlet for new recipes. Shirley posted this recipe on Facebook last week. Thankfully, Debbie made it within a couple of days for her dinner group. The results are in. It is a keeper. Need a quick and easy dessert? 5 ingredients makes this an economical bite of sweetness! 1… Continue reading Cream of Coconut Cake
Surprise Cornbread
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
THE Salad
I have a standing rule: no salads at my parties. This is the one exception. Cathy happily brings this always requested salad to complete the perfect menu. Seriously, this salad is so good...I like to call it the UN salad. We all know that salads are always best when someone else makes it. Her husband… Continue reading THE Salad
Tailgate Homemade Salsa
No tailgate is complete without an overachieving fan! This recipe is the exception. Homemade is a loose term. We use canned petite diced tomatoes. If you prefer to use fresh tomatoes, knock yourself out. We have tested many salsas over the years. We have Julie to thank for her winning recipe. Game on! This salsa… Continue reading Tailgate Homemade Salsa
Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Weiners
For the serious football fans in your household. Three ingredients, done. Bacon, enough said. Make ahead, I'm in. Always a hit. Game on! 1 package of cocktail wieners 1 cup of brown sugar (or so) 1 package of bacon Cover a cookie sheet with foil. Wrap 1/3 slice of bacon around cocktail wiener and secure… Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Weiners
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