Category: Recipes

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs

RIBS.  Grilled.  Smoked.  Roasted.  Pulled.  BBQd.  They are what’s for dinner in this house if my husband is left to his own devices. Beef or Pork–he...

Building an Ark–Fisherman’s Stew

If you have read any of my previous posts about living in Texas, you will know that there are 3 things that I dislike about...

Creamy Greek Tzatziki

There are two kinds of people.  People who are Greek, and people who wish they could eat every day like they were Greek. OK, that...

Getting My Greek On–Crock Pot Souvlaki

Crock Pot Souvlaki is an easy way to get your Greek on any day of the week! Juicy, tender, and packed full of Mediterranean flavors,...

Ugly is Beautiful, and Tasty! Mexican Stromboli

So do you ever have one of THOSE days?  One of those days where nothing in your closet seems to fit or looks good on...

Bacon Guacamole Dip

Yes, that’s what I said.  Bacon. Guacamole. Dip.  Let that sink in, kids.  Yet another one of those recipes that elicits a head slap and...

Little Food, Big Flavor–Braised Beef Cheek Sliders

Small plates.  Appetizers.  Starters.  Noshes.  Tiny bites.  Tapas.  Whatever you call it, I love the idea of grazing around a buffet table.  Pick a little,...

Fading Summer? Panzanella Bruschetta

It’s September.  It’s the middle of September.  Where I grew up, by this time in the month we were already wearing long pants, light sweaters,...

Summer’s Last Hurrah–Strawberry Angel Food Cake

The last of the summer strawberries can be enjoyed with this “cheater” dessert. It will be a hit on whatever table you bring it to,...

Steamed & Mashed Crock Pot Red Potatoes

NoTexas.  It has 2 seasons.  Steamy and hot, and then the rest of the year.  I know it sounds like a fantastic wonderland to some....