Tex-Mex Tortilla Mac & Cheese

July 21, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s been a busy week back in the kitchen since returning from vacation. I’ve been testing out several new recipes, stocking up my freezer with all my old favorites, and getting ready for the return of the busy “Fall” fundraising season. As I’ve mentioned before my husband and I run our own school fundraising company (Big […]

Couscous and Spicy Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

July 10, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy Friday Everyone!! Are you hungry? But you don’t know what to make for lunch or dinner? It’s hot outside so you want to eat something light that won’t weight you down…. How about some Couscous and Spicy Tuna stuffed Tomatoes? These delicious stuffed tomatoes were one of the first recipes I posted last summer […]

Chicken Fajitas On a Stick…..

June 23, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Being from Texas you know how much I love my Mexican food. Honestly I have a hard time going more than a week without it whether it’s “True” Mexican food, Tex-Mex food, or even Baja “California Style” Mexican food…. I’m not picky I love it all. But of all the different types of Mexican foods […]

Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Tart

June 5, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

As far as food goes there are few things more wonderful than tomato right off the vine in Summertime. I really consider it one of life’s little pleasures don’t you? In fact every year I plant a little Sunsugar tomato plant in my garden just for snacking on while I water. Sadly due to the […]

Mussels with Spicy Bacon Sausage in a White Wine Sauce

May 28, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Like most girls I would say I’m a sucker for mussels just not the kind of “muscles” you normally find at the gym. I just happen to like my mussels steamed in a big pot with lots of white wine, garlic, butter and fresh herbs. Toss in some spicy sausage and a good crusty French […]

Busy, Busy, Busy: Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Basmati Rice

May 13, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

It has been one busy week since my last blog post. Over the past week I have decked out the house for our Big Kahuna Company Luau Party. We had to moved most of the party indoors because the weather has been so wet. Cooked all the “Hawaiian Style” food for about 50 people. Thankfully […]

My Blood Type Is Queso….

May 5, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy Cinco De Mayo! After a fun week in “Going Hawaiian Style” I’m glad to be back to Texas and just in time for one of my favorite days of the year. Across Texas today fajitas are being grilled, tacos are consumed by the dozens, margaritas are being shaken, and tortilla chips are being crunched. […]

Going Hawaiian Style: Huli-Huli Chicken Skewers & Tropical Carrot Salad

April 30, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

Aloha! And Happy Thursday 🙂 I wish I was back in that beach chair on Maui right now… Relaxing and enjoying the view. So for today Going Hawaiian Style treat I’m making Huli-Huli Chicken… On a Stick. I’ve mentioned Huli Huli sauce several times over the past couple of day but I’m not sure I’ve […]

Going Hawaiian Style: Kalua Pork and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad…..

April 29, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

My most favorite part of a Luau is the Kalua Pig. Kalua Pig is a whole pig that has been slow roasted in an a pit in the ground (called an imu) stuffed with very hot rocks, wrapped in Ti and banana leaves, then covered with wet burlap, buried in the sand and left to […]

Going Hawaiian Style: Smoked Pork Ribs and Toasted Coconut Lime Rice Pilaf….

April 28, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

Aloha!! For years now I have wanted to host a Hawaiian Luau Party and this year I’m doing it 🙂 and I’m so excited! Now that I’ve got myself into this I’ve got to come up with the some Hawaiian Style foods. I will admit that I’m notorious for making something new for dinner guests, […]