Mini Pizza Party and Meatball Stuffed Pizzas

February 9, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

I love making pizza its one of my favorite things, but making pizza for parties…. Well it always sounds like a better idea in my head. I have these visions of me tossing dough sky-high and forming perfectly round pies and cranking out pizzas that would make any Italian proud in no time flat. In […]

A Super Bowl of “Seattle” Style Salmon Chowder…..

January 29, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Several years ago I visited Seattle for a friend’s wedding. It was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to. Everything was so green and the food was delicious. One day, after a long morning walking around Pikes Place Market we stopped for lunch at this little shop advertizing bowls of “Salmon” Chowder. […]

New Years Goals, Las Vegas and Pork Green Chili Stew

January 21, 2015.Reading time 11 minutes.

I hope that everyone has been enjoying 2015. Who is still following through on their New Years Resolutions? I’ve never been one to set resolutions to be honest instead I challenge myself to accomplish something new each year. Last year it was taking a hot yoga class. This year I’m challenging myself to learn how […]

The Holiday Hustle and Spicy Shrimp Scampi Pasta…..

December 9, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far. Things have been good here in Texas even though it’s been unseasonable warm. All I want is just a foot or two of snow… That’s not too much to ask for is it? I can’t sing about Frosty the Snow Man, while dreaming of a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Comforting Roasted Butternut Squash, Bacon and Sage Risotto

October 28, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

After a long, hard Monday, I know there is always one thing that I can find comfort in. One thing that will always make me slow down, relax and shake off a bad day. I know comfort can always be found standing over a big bubbling pot of fragrant risotto. While risotto is easy to […]

The First Cool October Day = A Bowl of Hearty Italian Soup

October 14, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

October is one of my most favorite months but it’s also one of my busiest. Work is at its peak busy time and we are all running about like crazy getting fundraiser products delivered to the schools. While every weekend is packed with family events, football games, golf tournaments, and fall parties. Needless to say […]

Texas Brisket Tacos with Blue Mesa Jalapeño Relish

October 6, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

I made these tasty Brisket Tacos 2 weekends ago to take tailgating to the Dallas Cowboys game against the New Orleans Saints. In case you didn’t see that amazing game the Cowboys won :). The Cowboys also beat the Houston Texans in a nail bitting game Yesterday…. So for me as a life long, […]