What are the holidays without a little sparkle? This delightful twist on a Kir Royale is made even more fabulous by mixing gin with some high quality preserves and topping it off with your favorite champagne or Prosecco. If you are in the DFW or OKC areas I highly recommend […]
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Healing Chicken Noodle Soup
When you are feeling under the weather there is nothing like a hearty, comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup to make everything right in the world. This soothing soup recipe contains cold busting ingredients like turmeric, garlic, lemon, fresh herbs and bone broth to heal the body and soul and […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Now I love a tradition butternut squash soup with apple and sage and all of that scrumptiousness. But sometimes I want something a little difference and this curried take on a classic really hits the spot. This recipe utilizes curry powder, garam marsala and ginger to really elevate the humble […]
Bacon, Brown Sugar & Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
While I would most definitely classify Brussel sprouts as one of my favorite vegetables NOW, as a teenager they were not really my thing. That is until one Thanksgiving when my Aunt Patricia presented us with Brussel sprouts that had been steamed in a brown sugar, chicken broth mixture and […]
Pan Seared Salmon with Mustard Sauce and Bacon Fried Cabbage
Last week I got a little overly ambitious with my planned recipes and unfortunately when work got busy cooking an elaborate dinner was the last thing I wanted to do. So I’ve decided to play it a little more low key this week, but still just as delicious and healthy […]
Sheet Pan Brats & Fall Veggies
Now tell me, who doesn’t love a sheet pan dinner? This super simple and delicious recipe only about 10 minutes to throw together and then the oven does the rest of the work, leaving you plenty of time to, you know, get the rest of your chores done. This is […]
Low Carb Steak Fajitas
Flank steak (when done right) is one of my very favorite cuts of meat and is far more economical (and in my opinion more flavorful) than many other more expensive options. The keys to getting a super tender flank steak are to tenderize it with a meat mallet (or rolling […]
Pan Seared Boneless Pork Chops with a Mustard Pan Sauce & Mashed Butternut Squash
I love fall. I love the weather, the colors, the holidays, but most of all, the food. Hearty, comforting and satisfying. I mean, what more can you ask for? This recipe is so simple to make and SO delicious. Pan seared pork chops with a flavorful mustard pan sauce served […]
Curried Roast Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots
Now hear me out on this one, I know that curry and roast chicken are not exactly two things that you may think of together. But I can assure you they are a match made in heaven. Using just a few tablespoons of curry paste (not powder and not sauce) […]
Pumpkin Spice “Nice”cream
When my British husband first moved to Texas a few years ago he was a little baffled about the overwhelming obsession everyone in Texas seemed to have with the Fall season. Especially when it meant families dragging their sweater wearing toddlers to pumpkin patches for photos in 90 degree heat. […]