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{Recipe} Spicy Lobster Hand Rolls
October is the beginning of lobster season in California. Meaning folks can start diving for their own lobster, we call it “buggin’.” Don’t fret…I did not go diving, but my husband picked up some...
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{Recipe Redux} Food Memories & Mammy’s Turkey Soup
When reminiscing about the holidays it’s a challenge for me not to instantly think of food…and playing cards, because that’s what my family did for decades and generations. Our meal traditions have...
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{Recipe Redux} Break out the Smoker!
By now most of you realize 1) I’m from Texas, 2) I enjoy meat, and 3) I love smoked meats…must be something Texans are born with! For years my husband and I owned the old fashioned smokers where it...
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Classic Bolognese Sauce (with a twist!)
Have I mentioned that we have a lot of venison and javelina? My hubby made certain we had our meat supply for the year this, and for that I’m very aurants thankful. Now to create recipes that...
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{Recipe Redux} Hoisin Yellowtail with Rice = Breakfast Carried Over
Who doesn’t love carry over meals…aka, “leftovers.” Although, the term leftover sounds less appealing to me, so I call them “carry overs.” This month’s Recipe ReDux challenge is this: Two for One...
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{Recipe Redux} School’s In Session—It’s Pizza Time!
As we kiss summer vacation goodbye and the mayhem of the school year begins it’s important to find easy meals for the whole family. After the hustle and bustle of the holiday/vacation season, August...
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{Recipe Redux} Freezer Friendly Lentil Soup
Fall is in the air…well, I wish it would hit Southern California, but perhaps this post will urge Mother Nature to bless us with fall-like temperatures. This month’s Recipe Redux challenge is to share...
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Nothing Says Fall Quite Like Chicken & Dumplings
The leaves are changing, temps are getting cooler, and pumpkin spice is everywhere…. Who am I kidding?! It’s 90+ degrees, I’m still wearing flip flops daily, and hitting the pool as often as possible....
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Kicking off the New Year with a taste of the Mediterranean
Happy 2016…my year of presence. That’s my “buzzword” for the year, just to be present in my life, with my family, and in all that I do. What’s your buzzword for the New Year? I’ve tossed out...
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{Recipe Redux} Weeknight Chicken & Dumplings #samples #AD
It’s a chilly Tuesday night and amidst all the boxes for packing up our home we are craving comfort foods. Although most comfort foods can take FOREVER in the kitchen. With the help of Progresso,...
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Balancing the Plate with Convenience Foods {Client}
Ahhh it’s time to come out of hiatus. Between a very active baby, an overseas move, adjusting to a totally new culture, amidst countless travels, and a new book (Born to Eat, coming to you in May 2017)...
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Savory Zucchini Scones
Summer’s Bounty If you are planning on planting a garden you may wish to start with just 1 zucchini plant or else be prepared to add zucchini to just about everything, and I mean EVERYTHING! My garden...
View ArticleRevamping Thanksgiving Leftovers into Turkey Pot Pie
Do you have leftover turkey or chicken on hand? Transform your leftovers into a delicious pot pie with these easy steps! The post Revamping Thanksgiving Leftovers into Turkey Pot Pie appeared first on...
View ArticleSwiss Chard Gratin…or any green you have!
First off, let me apologize for being a bit silent lately. Between being on the road speaking and working on my 2nd For Dummies book I haven’t had the inclination to blog. Instead I’ve been recipe...
View ArticleLightened Up King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Think casseroles are too heavy for you dinner plate? Think again! I've lightened up one of my favorites and it's ready for you to put on the menu again! The post Lightened Up King Ranch Chicken...
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