Mini Chicken Fajita Tarts

June 24, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sometimes the most wonderful things happen from leftovers…. As I mentioned in the post Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Tart I recently purchased a mini tart kit at Williams and Sonoma. Lately it’s become one of the most used pans in my kitchen and I’ve been cranking out little mini pies several times a week. […]

Homemade Gourmet Smokin’ Chipotle Jalapeño Poppers

June 16, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

In Texas this time of the year Jalapeños are found in abundance at the grocery stores, farmers markets, and roadside produce stands. One of my favorite things to do with all these jalapeños is make jalapeño poppers. I mean you can never go wrong with a pepper stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon right? […]

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 […]

It’s the Holiday Season: Chipotle, Cranberry, and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

November 21, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sugar and Spice and Everything nice that’s what these Holiday Roasted Nuts are made of…. Every year around the holidays I make this addicting sweet, spicy and perfectly savory nut mix by the bucketful. It’s the perfect party snack and it makes a great gift to handout to the neighbors in a little holiday tins. […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Tailgating with Pork Stuffed Peppers and Tamales

September 13, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

Last Sunday we kicked-off the Football Season at Cowboy’s Stadium with a BANG!!! The BANG being my head hitting my hands when Tony Romo threw his first interception 3 minutes into the first quarter. The game was all down hill from there and my head still hurts…. Despite what everyone has said about the Cowboys […]