Party Panache, Cheesy Cranberry, Bacon & Pistachio Tarts

Last weekend we had an impromptu gathering to watch the Ole Miss {DD’s alma mater} vs Texas A&M game and around here football means serious apps! I had a crescent roll dough sheet in the refrigerator and decided to make something with that… I decided to make my own version of Cranberry Bites from Yellow … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Pistachio Ganache

This is the easiest and maybe most sinful chocolate cake I have ever had… You need this in your life! It will make you feel lucky and blessed! *Sigh*…. If you’re not a fan of pistachios, leave them off or substitute another nut, crumbled cookies or chopped candy I used the pistachios in honor of … Continue reading

Secret Recipe Club, Parmesan Stars, Pistachio Pigs, and High Heel Cheese Cookies!

Secret Recipe Club reveal day! My assignment this month is Manu’s Menus.  Manu, or Manuela, is from Italian and Sicilian heritage, married to a man from India,  and now she lives in Australia~ wow, what an exciting life!  Manu is artistic and an avid traveler, and I had so much fun exploring her recipes from … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Zucchini Noodles with Pesto, Pistachio and Pine Nuts

Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables and this just might be my favorite way to prepare it A spiral vegetable slicer makes quick work of making “zoodles,” you know zucchini noodles You might want to cut some of the long ones 🙂 Put them on a cooking oil sprayed, foil lined baking sheet Halve … Continue reading