Cheesy Roast Beef Pie Bites
Another year draws to a close. 2013 was a big year for me in many ways. Lots of life changing events. The most important of these was in February when I lost my beautiful, and always inspiring, Aunt Ruby. I still can’t really believe she is gone. If you know me at all you know she was a source of inspiration to me. A real treasure. She was a strong, smart, spunky lady who had a ready smile, a warm heart, and baked a killer pecan...
Cream Cheese Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and it is time to plan those New Years Eve parties! This year, like every year, I will spend the evening with my family before returning home to ring in the new year with my husband and dogs. It is our little tradition. My mom serves the traditional NYE line up – cabbage, black eyed peas, and all sorts of yummy nibbles. When we get home I like to have a few more munchies to help...
Mini-Vegetable Quiche
Before we begin I have some exciting news! My Beef Empinadas recipe was selected as a finalist in the Ro*Tel Across America contest! Voting is open and you can vote for your favorite recipe here! I am a big fan of quiche. If made properly it is the perfect balance of crust and eggy, cheesy filling. Growing up my mom would always make quiche for Christmas morning brunch, and as an adult I have made quiche for brunch many times. By...
Baked Potato Salad
Last year I visited my family in Houston and while I was there I had my first taste of Baked Potato Dip. It is a concoction of sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon bits, green onions, and cheddar cheese which is served with salty potato chips. Overall the dip is pretty tasty and I have made something similar at home, with fresh cooked bacon in place of the bits, and everyone who has tasted it enjoyed it. Now, let’s fast forward to...
Cream of Chicken Soup
I always forget how easy soups are to make. One of my favorite soups is cream of chicken. For the longest time I would buy the soup from the deli of the grocery store because I quite simply never thought to make it myself. I am kicking myself about it now because not only is it dead simple, it tastes far better than anything I have purchased. What I like is that I control the content of the soup, so if I want more carrots or...
