A wonderful New Years Day tradition is to eat black eyed peas to bring luck and prosperity in the new year. Well, I do eat them every year, though they are not my favorite tasting bean, so I love this Texas Caviar made with them that kind of masks the flavor. In other good news, … Continue reading Texas Caviar
Eggnog has long been a traditional Christmas drink in my family! And we aren't talking about that stuff you can buy at the grocery store. We are talking raw eggs, lots of whipping cream, and lots of alcohol...the actual homemade kind!! When I was little, we used to have very, very large family gatherings, and … Continue reading Let’s Get Nogged!
Who else is getting pumped for the holidays?! Do you have your tree? Are your decorations up? Have you taken the kiddos to see Santa and eavesdropped on their requests to make sure they match the list they gave to you? Have you crossed the Ugly Holiday Sweater Party off of your list? Have you … Continue reading Christmas Dinner is Served!
My kids love bread.....and let's be honest...so do we all! Unfortunately, bread doesn't agree with my tummy or my son's tummy. I know...a huge tragedy, but it leaves me super bloated...like three months preggo looking, and my son will eat it and then complain later that he has a tummy ache. So what do you … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins GF/DF
Yep....it's football season! (click on photo to shop this tee) It is our husbands' favorite time of the year....(and kind of ours, too!) is it the same in your house?? Are you a closet football fan? Our homes cheer for quite a range of teams: Ole Miss Nebraska Southern Methodist University University of Texas … Continue reading The Perfect Five Minute Tailgate Dip
When you go to sell your home, the listing agent often encourages baking something sweet in your oven so that your home smells welcoming! And they are totally right...what a great marketing tool because few things bring more comfort than that smell. In our home that usually means fresh baked banana bread! When my older … Continue reading The Comfort of Warm Banana Bread
One of our favorite things to do is to take a classic recipe and adapt it to our dietary needs. The key is to find great products to make thFor at happen and not hurt the taste! Summer is such a great time for vegetables and shopping at the Farmer's Market! We love sneaking in … Continue reading Dairy Free & Gluten Free Summer Squash Casserole
This summer pasta dish is so refreshing, and light, that it is great for dinner or lunch, and can be served hot or cold. It's also easy and quick to prepare! Ingredients Tortellini (I use Buitoni mixed cheese) Asparagus Yellow Bell Pepper Fresh Lemon Olive Oil Shredded Parmesan cheese Dijon Mustard Salt … Continue reading Summer Pasta
Okay...as the phrase goes....ROSÉ ALL DAY!! It is so fun in the summer if it is served super chilled! It is also super pretty! I, personally, love a good rosé with a burger!! If we are just sipping by the pool, my go-to region is always Cotes de Provence! It seems like they consistently taste … Continue reading National Rosé Day Frosé Recipe
This delicious cake is so easy to make, and while it isn't the prettiest, it might just be the yummiest! Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners sugar Preheat … Continue reading Gooey Butter Cake