When you are in need of a simple, delicious appetizer that is sure to please any crowd you can never go wrong with a crostini! And this recipe using Preserve International Balsamic Fig Jam, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and fresh Basil is one of my very favorites! So fresh and with […]
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Brie & Cranberry Phyllo Mini Tarts
Call me crazy but I honestly have very little need for a turkey at Thanksgiving. Sure it looks great in the center of the table and I do love me some post-Thanksgiving turkey, cranberry and stuffing sandwiches but appetizers and sides are definitely my favorite parts of the holidays. These […]
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 […]
German Style Sweet & Sour Cabbage
I love red cabbage. Seriously. It is such a humble ingredient but it is absolutely chock full of nutrients and there is just so much you can do with it. And while I make red cabbage in a variety of ways, this sweet and sour German recipe is my favorite. […]
Asian Green Bean Salad
Over Labor Day weekend we took the kids to the beach with some of my family. Now I typically pack snacks of the cracker variety for such outings so I was surprised when my Aunt Patricia pulled out a giant freezer bag full of marinated green beans from her cooler. […]
Braised Red Cabbage & Fennel
Without a doubt this braised red cabbage and fennel recipe is one of my favorite fall side dishes. It’s incredibly easy to throw together, makes a huge pot that can last through the week and tastes fantastic. I love serving it with meat, especially pork, and mashed potatoes and it […]
Barbacoa Beef tacos
This is one of those set it and forget it recipes that makes you remember why you even got that slow cooker in the first place. Rich, flavorful beef chuck roast is slow cooked to perfection with chiles and spices until it is tender and smoky. I love it in […]
The Best Tzatziki
This Taztziki sauce is one of my favorite summer condiments and itโs pretty darn good for you to boot. A combination of Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil make this the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, flatbreads and fresh veggies. I love serving it with my lamb […]
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce & Cole Slaw
I’m aware that probably every food blogger, and especially every food blogger from Texas, is convinced that their pulled pork recipe is the best. But ya’ll, this one is GOOD. Honestly I think it’s about as good as you can get without investing in a fancy smoker and you can […]
Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri & Lamb Gravy
My husband’s Father’s Day request this year was an authentic British Sunday Roast and let me tell you, I went all out. A succulent roast leg of lamb, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, Napa cabbage, Roasties and a truly delightful apple crumble with fresh cream made this a meal to remember. As […]