Queso Chicken Pasta
For the last few weeks I have been terribly busy. When life starts to pile up on me, and lately that happens a lot, I crave easy meals that offer a lot of comfort. Comfort, for me, comes in the form of cheesy pasta with a Tex-Mex kick. I know I have mentioned before my love of all things Tex-Mex, and I am sure we have discussed my love of macaroni and cheese. This takes those two loves, adds some juicy roast chicken, and merges...
Blueberry Lime Fromage Blanc Tart
Ahhh, fresh blueberries! One of the best parts of spring is the arrival in the markets of fresh, plump berries. I always get the itch to make a tart or pie with fresh berries at this time of year, and while shopping I also sampled some excellent fromage blanc. I decided instantly that they would be perfect in a dessert together. This tart is the perfect blend of mouthwatering tang from the cheese, bright citrus flavor from the lime,...
Pecan Tassies (aka Pecan Pie Cookies)
I have a love affair with little pie shaped cookies. This time it is cookies that are in fact tiny pecan pies! I adore them, with their little nubbly tops and their gooey centers. These are lovely for dessert with a cup of coffee, make a lovely gift wrapped in a pretty bag, or are perfect for a dressed up gathering drizzled in a little dark chocolate. They also freeze very well making them a great make-ahead cookie. I used Golden...
Crab Cake Dip
I am not a big fan of crab in a general sense. In fact I am not a fan of shellfish overall. That said, I love, and have always loved, crab cakes. I like the mix of flavors, the different textures, and I find the creaminess of the crab mixture hard to resist. So, in an effort to expand my crab consumption options I modified one of my favorite crab cake recipes and made it into a warm dip. It has everything that I love about crab...
Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Let’s talk about party food, shall we? When I host, or attend and help cook for, a cocktail party I like to think about finger foods and two-bite dishes that are easy to eat, pretty and not too messy. I like savory dishes that stand up to a variety of cocktails and beers, and nothing does that better than mushrooms. These mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of cheeses which is studded with crisp fried bacon and minced...
