Because you’re my friend, I’m going to give you a piece of professional advice. Never, ever, ever go out to eat on a major holiday. Just don’t do it to yourself. Nine time out of ten, the cooks and waitstaff are over it after the first hour of their shifts, which tends to result in a…
Vegetables
Country Style Collard Greens in the Slow Cooker
I’m going to give it to you straight- I, honestly, have no idea what makes these greens “Country Style”. Most of my childhood was set in suburban/inner-city areas. But, when I think of “Country Style” food I think of food that is slow-cooked, wholesome, and tastes of love. As such, I think my slow cooker…
Balsamic-Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you take Thanksgiving as seriously as I do, you’re already planning your Turkey Day meal. If you’re normal (unlike I am) you probably wait until the last minute to start the planning process. These Balsamic-Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts are for both types of people. They’re easily worked into any menu. They can also be…
Peruvian-Style Coleslaw: South American Salad
My husband says things like, “You know what I’d like to have for dinner?” and I say, “What’s that?” and he says, “That Peruvian coleslaw that you make…with fish tacos.” And that’s when I have to remind him that we are still in Central Texas where there is no mahi-mahi or (for that matter) any other…
Mexican Street Corn: Cinco de Mayo Recipe Ideas Part 3
Okay, so, I learned the first rule of bloggerdom this weekend. If your cooking behind is gonna post a pic of Mexican Street Corn on social media, you’d better be hustling to get the blog post written and published- quick, fast and in a hurry. That or else you’re going to get Facebook-jumped. Rookie mistake,…
Haricot Verts with Bacon and Portobello Mushrooms
Here in Central Texas, we’ve been enjoying Summer since, well, December. Nevertheless, I’m gearing up for it in the kitchen with vim and vigor! Seeing the arrival of haricot verts in my favorite farmer’s market sparked a new sense of, “Omigosh!! I have two weeks to get a six-pack!!” Now, I really had to be honest…who’s checking…
