We are in the "less than a week before Christmas" frenzy, which can cause crazy stress as you try to figure out what to get a particular friend or loved one. How about instead of one more trip to the store or one more online order (really isn't that the most fun way to shop?!), get yourself into the kitchen and whip up one of these 10 Homemade Gift Ideas for Tasty Christmas … [Read more...]
Moroccan Homemade Hamburger Helper
The other day, I had a delicious lamb tagine. It was a lovingly made, braised dish that took the chef hours to prepare. Though I generally dislike lamb, the chef used Australian lamb (which is a bit less game) and added enough wonderful Moroccan flavours, that I thoroughly enjoyed the dish. Regardless of how delicious I found it, I knew that it would never appeal to my picky … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge
Yesterday we had a packed day...church and Sunday school, then home for lunch, then back out the door to drop off the baby with Nana, in time to get to the Woodlawn Theatre for the A Christmas Story, Musical. (Fabulous show, if you are in San Antonio!) While we were shuffling through the kitchen, I mentioned to Steve...I really need to get this fudge made so it can set in … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip is an easy appetizer for game days and holidays! This Caramelized Onion dip is the perfect easy recipe for holiday snack making! It's easy to whip up and only gets better the longer it sits in the fridge so you can enjoy it for days! Prepare this dip the night before a holiday party to have it ready to go and fully flavored. Serve with homemade potato … [Read more...]
Fudge Pecan Pie
So this is an iPhone photo, taken in terrible light. But it really does show the soft, gooey fudgy-ness that is at the bottom of this pie. Truth be told, I wasn't going to have any of this pie. I'd already had 2 slices of other pies and was about "pie-ed" out on Thanksgiving day. Then my stepmom (who isn't much of a pie fan) had a bite of my dad's slice, then another, then … [Read more...]
Orange Cardamom Blueberry Crostada
When was the last time that you had one of those super small world connections that sent chills down your spine and made the hair on your arms stand up? For me it was a few weeks ago when I was in Vegas. I hopped into an elevator, headed down for a seminar the day before the actual Bake-Off occurred. I noticed that the 2 gals in the elevator were also with … [Read more...]
Cajun Turkey & Andouille 15 Bean Soup
Y'all know that I'm not a huge fan of turkey...but I'm also not a fan of tossing anything out, so when my mom sent us home with just about a turkey's worth of leftovers, I thought I might be in trouble. What am I going to do with all of this? First off...I divided it up and put it in the freezer. And I left one portions worth in the fridge...to make this soup. I knew … [Read more...]
Turkey Fried Rice
So we all know no how I feel about turkey. (In case you missed it.) Because of this, leftovers need to be carefully prepared...and full of powerful flavors, as to hide the turkey tastes. That's what I love about this turkey fried rice recipe...the bold flavors from the orange sauce really take the edge off the turkey and make it seem much more "chicken fried rice"-like. If … [Read more...]
Mexican Cocoa Fudge
Have you ever had Mexican Cocoa? It is a delightful combination of dark chocolate and cinnamon with just a tiny bite to it from cayenne pepper. If you haven't had it, you must try it when you have a chance. In the mean time you can enjoy this spicy cinnamon chocolate fudge recipe which has all the flavors of Mexican Hot Chocolate. This fudge is made with dark chocolate, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Double Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
Erin's Favorite Holiday Pie - Pumpkin Double Chocolate Cheesecake Y'all. I have to share this recipe with you. And you have to make it. Many years ago, I created this recipe...and will be making it for the third year in a row (in 2010). Updated to add that I've made this pie every year for the past 9 years :) Half of this pie is reserved for me...everyone else … [Read more...]