Happy Easter Sunday : The Perfect Deviled Eggs

March 26, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

With Easter Sunday just around the corner (in case you don’t realize this it’s tomorrow) I wanted to re-share with you all the updated version of my Perfect Deviled Eggs. This “Egg-Cellent” recipe was one I originally got from the Green Table Restaurant in NYC about 3 years ago and after a couple of adaptations […]

National Chips and Dip Day : Creamy Restaurant Style Queso….

March 23, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Since today is National Chips and Dip Day wanted to re-share with you one of my favorite dips ever my creamy restaurant style queso. I try to eat healthy most of the time but we all have weaknesses, mine just happens to be tortilla chips and dip. I love me a good spicy salsa any […]

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

March 14, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ugh!! Has the “spring forward” time change been kicking anyone else’s butt today? I have dropped almost everything I’ve touched today, my coordination was completely off during tennis this afternoon, and I tried to pay for plants at Lowes today with a Bed, Bath and Beyond gift card. I need a vacation.

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

March 3, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

You know that moment when you eat something you’ve made from scratch for the first time? That moment when the first bite hits you senses and the flavors you never new existed dance across your taste buds? That moment when suddenly you shouting out loud “Oh my goodness!!! How have I been missing out on […]

Penne Alla Vodka Sauce….

February 25, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Well Happy Thursday Everyone!! I know its been a while since my last post but what can I say it has been a very busy February. While I don’t have any new recipes to share quite yet I though it would be nice to share with you what I’m making for dinner tonight. Tonight I’m […]

Memories of Chicken and Dumplings

January 5, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hello All, I hope all of you have enjoyed a wonderful Holiday season and your New Year is off to a great start. I know I’ve been away for a while, but as many of you may know recently (December 17th) I lost my Grandmother, Mayme. My Mayme was an inspiration to me in many […]

Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Con Carne

December 3, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

I can’t believe it has already been a week since Thanksgiving!?! Time sure is flying by and Christmas will be here before we know it! Did everyone have a great holiday? Things have been good here and work has finally slowed down. We were even able to get away for a much-needed vacation to Cabo […]

Countdown to Turkey Day: Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin

November 17, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Oh how I love the mighty sweet potato. As a kid one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes was the iconic mashed sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallow…. Mmm! I mean I was actually allowed to eat marshmallows with a meal, what kid wouldn’t love that? As I got older it became more about the […]

Countdown To Turkey Day : Texas Smoked Turkey

November 13, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

We have less than two weeks until Thanksgiving Day and I don’t know about you but I can already taste the Turkey. I love Turkey in all forms but for me a smoked Turkey is really were it’s at… Then again I am a Texas Girl and smoked meats are just apart of life. I […]

My Grandmother’s Chicken & Dressing

November 3, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Recently on a cool rainy day my mother sent me a text saying “Mmmm… doesn’t Mayme’s Chicken & Dressing sound good right now?” From that moment I was craving my Grandmother’s Chicken & Dressing. Now that we are finally into November and the countdown to Turkey Day has officially started I wanted to share this […]