Countdown To Turkey Day: Spiced Jellied Cranberry Sauce

November 26, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest simmering away on the stovetop don’t you? It smells like the holidays. Speaking of holidays Happy Thanksgiving Everyone (a day early). I really think that Thanksgiving just might be my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is a day to remember all the things you are thankful for. […]

Ooey, Gooey, Pecan Pie Cobbler and Pecan Pie Bars

November 25, 2014.Reading time 9 minutes.

This past weekend I hosted my first ever Friends-Giving. I was cooking the Turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, rolls and a dessert. I made my to do list and I checked it twice. The night before I brined the Turkey, and made the cranberry sauce. For my dessert I decided to make a Pecan Pie […]

It’s the Holiday Season: Chipotle, Cranberry, and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

November 21, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sugar and Spice and Everything nice that’s what these Holiday Roasted Nuts are made of…. Every year around the holidays I make this addicting sweet, spicy and perfectly savory nut mix by the bucketful. It’s the perfect party snack and it makes a great gift to handout to the neighbors in a little holiday tins. […]

Delicious Braised Beef Short Ribs and Creamy White Cheddar Polenta

November 18, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’m pretty sure we have completely skipped the beautiful “Fall” season and have gone straight to Winter here in North Texas. It has been extremely cold here over the past week and we even got a little snow Sunday night. It’s only mid-November!! The weatherman is even saying we are going to have a “Colder” […]

Bacon “Mac & Cheese” Risotto with Truffle Oil and a Leftover Treat…

November 14, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

My husband was going to be home for dinner in 30 minutes. The refrigerator was almost empty except for some cheese, bacon, half a bottle of white wine, a little milk and some butter. “Ok… I can work with this”, I think to myself. I go to the pantry and the first thing that catches […]

As All-American as Apple Pie

November 11, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

Today is Veterans Day and I would like to take a moment to say “Thank You” to all of our service men and women who have served in the military. Thank you for your service. Thank you for protecting our country and Thank you for protecting our freedoms. I would also like to pay tribute […]

Spiced Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Toasted Marshmallow Fluff….

November 7, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

With all of the delicious pumpkin cakes and pumpkin bread recipes going around I though I would give another shout out to my beloved Sweet Potato. Raise your hand if your childhood Thanksgiving feast was incomplete without Mashed Sweet Potatoes topped with Toasted Marshmallows? I know my hand is raised… My sister and I loved this […]

My “Top-Secret” Spicy Texas Chili Recipe & Frito Pie….

November 4, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are many things that I love about Texas…… The beautiful morning sunrises…. I love the land, the open pastures, and squeaky old forgotten windmills… I love in late April when the countryside is covered with Blue Bonnets….. You know I love the Dallas Cowboys, admit it you love them too. (Even if you […]