BBQ Pork Panini
Once a year, or so, I go on a big trip. By big I mean international or at least cross-country. This year my trip is to England to see my best friend and her family. I tend to need a lot of preparation for international trips, which means I do not have a lot of time for baking and cooking complicated meals. That does not mean I want to eat fast-food or junk. What I do is think of fast meals that I can have ready in minutes with...
Five-Spice Beef Stir-Fry
There was a cooking program that I used to love called Simply Magic. It is an Australian cooking show presented by Kylie Kwong and it features Chinese food. Her recipes are healthy, made with fresh ingredients, and they are attainable in a home kitchen. Needless to say… I adore her. It was while watching her show that I saw a recipe for Chicken Fillets with Honey and Ginger. I made them the very next day and they were...
Texas Cottage Pie
It would be fair to say we are a beef eating family. So, when Foodbuzz sent me an email about an opportunity to pair up with the Texas Beef Council* to share some fun recipes featuring lean beef I found it very hard to say no. With that said, over the next few weeks I will be posting some of my fun, tasty beefy shenanigans. This first recipe is inspired by a traditional English Cottage Pie. Quick! Pop quiz: What is the difference...
Grilled Shrimp and Cheese Grits
Over the weekend I went to Food Blog South, a celebration of Southern food and Southern bloggers. This first time conference was, overall, a wonderful experience and I highly recommend those interested in the food culture of the South to consider attending their next event. Our lunch during the conference was a favorite of mine – grits! We had three options for topping the grits: green beans, braised pork cheeks, and Gulf...
Jalapeno Cheddar Pigs in Blankets
Ok, sometimes you need things … I am serious when I say need. A few days ago I was discussing pigs in blankets with some friends on the Twitter. It became apparent to me that, despite our love of the finer things, a good old-fashioned pig in a blanket could reduce us to children. Happy, and often naughty, children. (Linda, I’m looking at you!) When a desire strikes, who am I to say no? My little piggies, all natural...
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...
