Bites of goodness, instead of the pie. We had two new dessert items on the menu for our Thanksgiving feast. I made these yummy bars. Close your eyes and imagine freshly baked shortbread topped with homemade pecan pie. Ok, open your eyes and start baking! We like this as an alternative to traditional pecan pie.… Continue reading Pecan Pie Bars
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherry Pistachio Pesto
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
Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
I made this recipe for the first time on Thanksgiving 2013 - it's a winner! Makes about 24 sandwiches (48 cookies) 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used a mix of Dutch and non-Dutch, and it worked!) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg… Continue reading Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cherry Pistachio Brie
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
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