Zuppa Toscana – Slow Cooker Style
January 15, 2025This complete meal in a slow cooker will warm you up! You can even throw it all together over the noon hour, slow cook on high, and have ready for dinner. I love the Italian sausage and Italian flavorings that lend just enough spice. You can also double the sausage… Read more
Cowboy Biscuits: Sustenance for a Texas Winter Hike
December 26, 2024Cowboy Biscuits: Sustenance for a Texas Winter Hike When other parts of the United States are hunkering down in the January chill, Texas weather can be perfect for outdoor activities – particularly hiking. Texas State Parks offer a variety of options, and a hike that would be, well should… Read more
Smoked Salmon Appetizer
December 11, 2024This time of year calls for finger foods – and here’s one that is quick to prepare, is yummy, and could actually fall into the healthy category. You simply slice celery into 4″ lengths, stuff with cream cheese, and top with a thin slice of smoked salmon. A sprinkle of… Read more
Fruitcake of the Future
November 22, 2024Fruitcake of the Future Fruitcake —- the controversial culinary dessert that conjures up more divided opinions than politics. Some find it tasty, colorful and a requisite for a truly nostalgic holiday. The other side? Well, they see it as dense, too sweet, and only a byproduct of yesteryear’s limited food… Read more
Spicy Raisin Pecan Pie
November 13, 2024Just the right amount of spices, a few raisins, and Texas pecans create a “not so sweet” and delightful dessert! This raisin and nut pie was a regular at our Thanksgiving table thanks to my Mom. It’s another recipe of many from her good friend and neighbor, Ann Bishop who… Read more
Creamy Risotto with Sautéed Oyster or Wild Mushrooms
October 26, 2024Texas State “Star Mushroom” and a Chef Inspired Risotto What do the Bluebonnet and the Pecan tree have in common? Well, if you grew up here you know they are official Texas state symbols. Bonus points if you also know the Mockingbird is the official state bird. Like many of… Read more
Roasted Pumpkin Pecan Salad
October 23, 2024Pumpkins are everywhere right now! You’ve probably noticed the small sweet “pumpkin pie” ones and thought – well it’s not quite time for a pumpkin pie. BUT, hold on tight – this salad is a tasty way to enjoy all the nutrients that pumpkin has to offer in a… Read more
Apple Oat Crisp
October 2, 2024Fall just calls for apple dishes. When adding oatmeal, you give it another dimension from a health perspective. You can play with the sugar according to your tastes. I’ve actually cut the brown sugar in 1/2 with positive results. How do you choose the best apple for baking? I like… Read more
Sauerkraut Soup
September 29, 2024A Soup for the Soul Here comes Fall! The illusive cooler breeze, evening fires, and hearty recipes we look forward to every year. October also signals that more family time is near as we approach the holiday season. As Texans, the only thing that can come close to matching… Read more