This recipe is an oldie but a goodie - adapted from the fabulous and beautiful Jr. League of Houston cookbook, Stop and Smell the Rosemary. I have a bunch of smoked almonds, so suddenly I was reminded of this dip. It's great if you love strong flavors, particularly with a glass of red wine. Oh… Continue reading Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip
Monte’s Ham
I adapted this recipe out of Saveur Faire magazine in an article about how to feed a ton of people really cheap. It was such a funny article that I decided to try it for a party with mustard and rolls, and I've made it countless times since. It is always fun to watch people… Continue reading Monte’s Ham
Avocado Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette
This recipe comes from our mom, via her friend Reita. She serves with a tamale casserole she makes. 2 large Hass avacados, halfed, pitted & sliced into half-inch wedges 1/4 of one large red onion, very thinly sliced one handful of cherry tomatoes, halfed For the vinaigrette: 2 T olive oil 2 T red wine… Continue reading Avocado Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette
White Chicken Chili
My friends and neighbors know me well. I am always looking for something new to cook at the first hint of Fall. Thank you Tawnya for sharing a great soup recipe. Between trick or treaters, we snacked on this soup all evening. It was perfect. 1 tsp. of lemon pepper 1 tsp. of cumin seed… Continue reading White Chicken Chili
Southwestern Black Bean Soup
I am always looking for ways to get my son to eat, and black beans are a favorite. So I adapted this one from All Recipes. The original recipe called for one can of beans and one of corn, as well as two packages of 8-oz cheddar. We just topped ours with cheddar, and it… Continue reading Southwestern Black Bean Soup
Fall Snack Mix
Fall football, day trips, camping, fall parties at your child's school, Friday night movies at home....Bring on the snack mix. My family is a fan of anything that is a snack and mixed. Sugary and Salty mixes are tops. Adrienne made this wonderful mix last Fall for a trip to the Northwest. We carried ziploc… Continue reading Fall Snack Mix
Back to School Baked Ziti
Friends that take a cookbook to bed and read it like it is a good novel warm my heart. Adrienne and I could chat recipes all day long. Another year of back to school and the obvious question, what will we make for dinner? She shared with me a couple of her faves, and now they are… Continue reading Back to School Baked Ziti
“I’ve Been Bad” Asian Salad
Do you ever have those times where you eat like crap for a few days and you feel like, well, crap? Then make this salad. For lemongrass, use the kind in the toothpaste-like container in produce. Load it up with veggies! Lettuce Thin Asian noodles Asian-marinated steak or chicken (or tofu, if you're feeling beyond… Continue reading “I’ve Been Bad” Asian Salad
Kirk’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
This cake is incredible, but it's not quick. I generally split it up between two days, one to make the cake and another to frost and glaze. If your husband loves chocolate and peanut butter like mine does, please make this for him. Because you're a giver. If his birthday isn't coming up, make it… Continue reading Kirk’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Sally Lunn Bread
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
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