Recipe Box, Everything Pizza Crust Sticks
Here’s a little something you can whip up for an appetizer for Thanksgiving, or any gathering, that is bound to be a crowd pleaser 😋 It’s great by itself or you can serve it with soft butter, a dip, or marinara sauce, or Marinara Ricotta Dip You can make it rectangular with fresh dough Or … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Green Chile Tomato Cheese Grits
In honor of my California guests this week, I’m serving cheese grits California style, spiced up with tomatoes and green chiles When I first moved to the South, I wasn’t a fan of grits, but once I was introduced to cheese grits a whole new world opened up I know using instant grits is frowned … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Chili Lime Corn & Queso Nachos
You’ve got to try this! These nachos are crazy good! I used multigrain and white corn tortilla chips I used fresh, roasted corn on the cob, but grilled corn would even be better 😋 Lay out the chips in an even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle liberally with cheese I took … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Spring Vegetable Galette
One of my favorite parts of Spring is the overflowing abundance of fresh vegetables Fresh everything! This galette can be filled with any combination that you can think of, I kept this one green with asparagus, onions and and spinach Simple to make, a side or a meal, and loaded with veggie goodness Caramelize an … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Bacon Lattice Pimento Cheese & Zucchini Pie
In honor of yesterday’s National Pie Day, 3.14 TT let’s make a pie! Have you seen the bacon lattice topped pies? So cute, right? But when I read the recipe, I knew I had to make some changes As easy as it would be to top a pie with raw bacon and have it … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Broccoli & Cheese Smothered Potato Boats
Here is an irresistible side dish that will satisfy all your cravings… Crispy, soft, melty, warm, garlicy good… and fast and easy for a weeknight If you don’t like Velveeta, just use grated cheese. I love these Velveeta sauce packets, so handy and perfect on an Uptown Patty Melt too… Microwave potatoes until cooked through … Continue reading
Secret Recipe Club, Vegetable Soufflé Stuffed Potatoes
My Secret Recipe Club assignment this month was Our Eating Habits Jamie says, “I love to cook. I love to bake. I love to dine out. Eating is a big part of my life, so I make sure everything that goes into my mouth is tasty. Why waste time and calories on bad food? I … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Avocado Fries
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo is really a north of the border celebration, but all the bright colors and festive decor have inspired my summer decor in the family room My little “patio” Cantina has relocated to the secretary shelves “Don’t you think our California relatives are going to be amused by us … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Krazy Kale!
HHjr gets a daily email from epicurious.com with a featured recipe and he forwards the interesting ones to me… When I saw this kale recipe my reaction was, “We are making this tonight!” This is one of the craziest recipes I’ve seen, but I went forward with blind faith, and let me just say, it … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Roasted Cauliflower Gratin
“What is this, potatoes?” asked HH “No, it’s cauliflower, do you like it?” “It tastes just like scalloped potatoes! It’s really good!” Yep, probably something to do with the Gruyere cheese, butter and fresh bread crumbs… Cauliflower has really become trendy, and I admit, I have only cooked it a handful of times. I started … Continue reading
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