Is it just me, or is it sometimes shocking to believe that a recipe is from Cooking Light? This dish definitely doesn't seem light, but who am I to argue with cheesy, sausage-y goodness? I had this for brunch at my friend Brad's lake house in the Hudson Valley. It may have been that it… Continue reading Turkey Sausage, Mushroom, and Potato Gratin
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
In our household, we take our pancakes seriously. These are better than you can get in a restaurant, and you can make them in less time than it takes to get you there. Whip these up for family and friends, and you'll get rave reviews. Double it if you have more than 3-4 people (or… Continue reading Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake
I made this recipe for friends at a play date, and it was a hit! I substituted 1/2 T vinegar with the rest of 1/2 cup milk for buttermilk, and it worked great! I think lemon zest is the secret ingredient that makes this cake delicious. Serves 6-8 ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature Zest… Continue reading Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip
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
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