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 […]

Trick Or Treat!!! Candy Corn & Salted Peanut, Peanut Butter Cookies

October 31, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Happy Halloween Everyone!!! I just love this time of year don’t you? Scary movies, dressing up in costumes, crisp October night air and the excuse to eat all the candy corn I desire. In case you didn’t know today is National Candy Corn Day. I just love Candy Corn and my favorite way to eat […]

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 Best Ever Sweet Potato Pie is Always Mom’s…..

October 21, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s that time of year when everything sweet and savory from coffee to soups and pastas to pies are flavored with Pumpkin. In fact I think today is even National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day. Go figure… While I do like pumpkin bread, and I had some delicious pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese icing this past […]

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 […]

Homemade San Antonio-Style Flour Tortillas

October 9, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

After my post the other day for Texas Brisket Tacos with Blue Mesa Jalapeno Relish I got a request for the recipe I used for making the flour tortillas. The recipe I used for my tortillas is from one of my favorite cookbooks The Homesick Texan, by Lisa Fain. I truly love this cookbook and […]