Some Like it Hot & Some Prefer Vodka….

August 1, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

Mel’s Spicy Pineapple Margarita and Pineapple Vodkarita Sometimes you want tequila, sometimes you want vodka, but I always crave the tropical flavors of pineapple juice. Homemade Pineapple Margarita Mix 6 Cups Pineapple Juice 2 Cups Fresh Lime Juice 2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar 2 Pinches of Salt Mix all the Ingredients in a large pitcher. Spirits: […]

S’mores Mexican Chocolate Ganache Tart

August 1, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Was there ever a child out there that didn’t enjoy standing around a campfire toasting marshmallows to make s’mores? I know I did! Although I was that kid that liked to light my marshmallows on fire… In one bite this desert is S’mores perfection. First you taste the crispy, savory, graham cracker crust. Next you […]

An Italian-American Classic: Spaghetti & Meatballs

July 27, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

My husband loves Spaghetti & Meatballs and once told me that it was his favorite meal that his mother made when he was a kid. So when we were in Italy a couple of weeks ago he asked me one night at dinner why none of the restaurants served this favorite “Italian” dish of his. […]

Maple, Bacon Breakfast Cookies…

July 26, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Yep you heard me correctly Maple, BACON, Breakfast Cookies! Think back to when you were a kid on Saturday morning… Mom or Dad would bring out a big plate of pancakes covered with maple syrup and a couple of strips of bacon on the side. Then you would take that first bite, a little pancake, […]

Good Morning Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins….

July 24, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

I saw this recipe online the other day for Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and I knew at once I had to make these. After all what says good morning like a blueberry muffin? These muffins were super easy to make and literally took no time at all. For the most part I followed the recipe exactly […]

Mom’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole and the Evolution of a Family Recipe….

July 23, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

Every year for my birthday my Mom has the family over for a meal and every year we have this same conversation a few days prior…. Mom: So what do you want me to make for your Birthday dinner? Me: Your Chicken Enchiladas. Mom: But I made that last year. Me: Yep and it’s my […]

Mel’s Spicy “Green” Pulled Pork Tamales, The Dallas Cowboys and a Doctor Who Marathon….

July 19, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Dallas Cowboys head to Oxnard, California this up coming week to begin training for the 2014/2015 Season. So let the countdown to my crazy hopes and dreams of a Championship Season begin. Tony Romo if you ever come across this just know that I STILL BELIEVE!!! The first Cowboys game of the season is […]

When French du Puy Lentils Find Themselves In A Texas Kitchen…..

July 18, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

The past few days here in Texas it has been chilly, rainy and absolutely wonderful. In fact it was so cold yesterday that we set a record low, high temperature and there is a good chance we will do the same again today. I even heard the weatherman use the word Polar Vortex today!?!? Is […]

Mel’s Chicken Fried Rice…

July 17, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Grilled Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken, Roasted Chicken, Poached Chicken… I almost always have some form of left over chicken in my refrigerator and one of my favorite quick meals to make with leftover chicken is my chicken fried rice. When I made this fried rice the other night I used leftover grilled chicken tenders and brown rice […]

It’s all Greek to me…. Opa!!!

July 14, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

After spending almost 24 hours traveling on Friday I finally made it back to the great state of Texas on Saturday. I took me a day to recover from the crazy jet lag but now I’m back to myself and back in the kitchen. I had a wonderful time in Italy. Rome was a lot […]