Sometimes I just like a one dish meal in the Summer. OK, and what if that one dish could help you escape to the hills of Italy? I always recommend Texas products as much as possible, but I truly love to buy pasta that is from Italy. The ancient grains and process seem to settle …
If you are like me, I gravitate to Orange chicken or Orange “anything” at an Asian restaurant. You may not have thought of substituting tofu as your protein in this dish – I certainly had not before tasting this fabulous recipe from my friend, Victoria Sears. Tofu has no taste of its own, so it …
Nutrition – it is a broad subject that encompasses numerous ideologies and beliefs. Our culture and heritage dictate many of these customs,while others are formed from intensive research. My personal story was distinctly formed by my Mother’s lifelong interest in nutrition. A Registered Nurse by vocation, she had a deep belief in the positive effects …
This pie brings back great memories for me! My mom made it quite often – she always had fresh mint on hand. I literally thought the recipe had become lost, but I found it at the very back of her card file. When I made it for my family, it was an immediate success! The …
I love this cocktail for many reasons – always good to get blueberries in your diet, it makes two servings, AND it is fresh and simple. The color is beautiful – a rich hue that just says “chillin out in summer”! Quite frankly – you can use a muddler (I only had a wooden salad …
What tastes better in summer than a home grown tomato? If you are lucky enough to have a garden or friends that share – H G tomatoes are the bomb! If not, this fresh, delightful salad combines the two stars of this season that you can easily find at the grocery store – tomatoes and …
What’s the buzz all about, Charlie Bee? You may have met Charlie Agar and his wife Kaye behind a table laden with local honey at the farmer’s market in New Braunfels. Charlie is the proverbially smiling, friendly face, supported by his sweet wife, behind the Charlie Bee brand of honey. But Charlie has been more …
Cool, refreshing, and literally lunch in a bowl – this chilled soup will make your warm summer days happy! Cucumbers combined with dill and tarragon give depth of flavor. The yogurt is full of protein. And throw in some Texas olive oil – YUM! Fresh dill is amazing in this soup, but if you only …
Biscuits: Yum. Biscuits with a herb butter: Amazing! A food processor and simply dropping the biscuits make prep super easy. And melding the herbs into butter is a fragrant gift. For brunch you can add an egg dish. For lunch – a salad. And for dinner – well that Soul Food recipe last week is …
Lemon curd is a time-honored filling for a layer cake. A layer cake creates the WOW in the dessert arena. They are really not much trouble, and an occasion becomes even more special with this spectacular filling. Another of Margaret Lea Houston’s recipes, and a southern favorite. You can look like a star by making …
