The fresh lemon juice and zest brings this linguine alive. Sprinkle in some fresh basil, garlic and EVOO and you will just say, “Yum”! Great alongside baked fish or chicken, or you can throw in some shrimp or crab meat. I like to buy imported Italian pasta due to the strict processes used in the …
Our story today starts with a young Texan hitch hiking his way to college … and ends with him eating a light lemon dessert in the White House. Known for his “creative” use of words and a killer sweet tooth, Lyndon Baines Johnson is the only US President in history to graduate from a Texas …
It’s the countdown to the Super Bowl – Here’s a quick/literally 2 minute prep appetizer that will please that munchy crowd! Just add some neutral crackers on the side. You may like it so much that you’ll want to keep Boursin and pistachios on hand to pull out and enjoy with that glass of …
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Chocolate Truffles and Texas Justice Who would have thought that a Texas District Judge would be a hobby Confectioner? Well let me introduce you to The Honorable Judge Stephanie Bascon! Judge Bascon worked for a candy confectioner in college and has honed her skills through the years as an avocation. We hopped into the kitchen …
This 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 instead of using ham. If …
Cowboy 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 we say, “heat challenged” in …
This 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 dill augments the flavor and …
Fruitcake 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 preservation methods. No matter where …
Just 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 moved to Austin from Louisiana …
