Elegant and Affordable: Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon Sauce
There are three things that I cannot resist in the food world. One of which is asparagus. It is probably my number one impulse produce purchase. If the stalks look … Continue reading
Simple Appetizer Alert: Homemade Potato Chips with Bleu Cheese Dip
Sometimes when you have friends, family, colleagues, etc. over it is for dinner. And sometimes it’s not. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to have a little something to … Continue reading
Presentation Possibilities: Flat Iron Steak with Tarragon-Garlic Sauce
Presentation of food is very important. Whether you’re serving 20 people or 2, the way the food looks has a huge impact on how we perceive it to taste. All … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Green Door Homemade Salsa
With not only now living in Texas, but also married to a man who has spent most of his life living in either Texas or Arizona, learning to make good … Continue reading
Simple Appetizer Alert: Honey Mustard Dressing with Pretzels
We hosted a potluck this past Saturday. Among other things, we wanted to have a few munchies for people to snack on throughout the evening. I turned to Alton Brown’s … Continue reading
Impromptu Entertaining: Chicken with Hot Lemon Butter Sauce
We had some chicken breasts and I was looking for something different to make with them, BUT not something that would take a lot of time. Having all the ingredients … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Cheese Sauce
We use this cheese sauce on so many different things. It is extremely versatile and very easy to make. This is my mother’s recipe and the trick she told me … Continue reading
The Creative Kitchen Challenge: Day 4- Avocados
I have always had a nervous feeling about avocados. Not quite the same feelings I had for mussels, or the artichoke (saving that monster for the last day of the … Continue reading
Casual Dining: Corn Bread Muffins with Roasted Jalapeno Butter
As promised, I am providing recipes for all the dishes that were discussed in the Menu Planning post. Corn Bread Muffins — from COOKS.COM 1 cup yellow corn meal 1 … Continue reading