Salmon, Guacamole, and Bacon Wraps
We eat salmon on a regular basis in our house. Most of the time, I season it with an herb mix, roast it in the oven, steam some veggies as a side and call it a day. However, it is good to change...
View ArticleShrimp Sandwiches with Tarragon-Caper Mayonnaise
I had an awesome food weekend. My mother-in-law and her husband came to visit us and it was like being on a food-centric vacation for five days. I love all aspects of the food experience – getting...
View ArticleTruffled Egg Salad with Tarragon
There is a great lunch place in town called Local Foods that offers inventive sandwiches made from locally sourced ingredients. A good friend of mine whom I often meet for lunch there orders the...
View ArticleWinter Squash Tart with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Herbs
Before you dismiss this recipe as being too complicated and time consuming, let me just say that these winter squash tartlets are a lot easier than you think. Thanks to frozen puff pastry dough and...
View ArticleEasy Tex-Mex Migas
I’ve been wanting to post a migas recipe for awhile now. The only problem was that I didn’t have a good one. I’ve tried different variations of recipes over the last several months but I was never...
View ArticleFried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs
It’s time to give fried green tomatoes their due. Fried green tomatoes are usually relegated to being a supporting player to fried chicken or fish but this recipe let’s them be in the spotlight. Here,...
View ArticleEasy Tomato-Basil Soup
I’m tired of waiting for the weather in Texas to cooperate and have it be cool enough to declare the start of soup season. I don’t care that it is still in the 80’s most days. It’s November for...
View ArticleBaked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
It has definitely been a slow start to the new year. Or maybe I should clarify by saying I have been slow to start the new year. I am not quite ready to take on the list of ambitious projects and...
View ArticleBanh Mi Hot Dogs
I fully admit I’m not a big fan of standard hot dogs but hand me a quality frank with creative toppings and I’ll savor it just as much as a good hamburger. Cue the banh mi hot dogs. There’s a...
View ArticleSwiss Chard Soup with White Beans, Bacon, and Sausage
I keep thinking that if I make soup then we will finally get some real fall weather. It has not completely worked yet but we did get lots of rain last week and it is only supposed to get up to 85...
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