White Bean Soup with Roasted Chicken and Rosemary
January 12, 2026
Cooler weather has returned to North Texas and nothing is quite as warming
Cranberry, Orange and Toasted Walnut Scones
January 9, 2026
Lightly sweet cranberries, brightened by the essence of orange, are found mingling with
Green Goddess Dressing
January 8, 2026
It’s an old standby. Full of fresh herbs including Italian parsley, tarragon, and
Chicken and Dumplings
January 7, 2026
It’s a creamy stew filled with chunks of tender chicken, bites of new
Date Smoothies
January 6, 2026
The transition into a New Year often brings an opportunity to lighten up
Poinsettias – Extending Their Beauty Into the New Year!
January 5, 2026
If you happen to have a poinsettia or two still hanging around post-holiday,
Brown Sugar Pecan Waffles
January 2, 2026
Steaming and fragrant, thick fluffy waffles layered with egg whites, laced with dark
Mini Sandwiches, All Dressed Up and Everywhere to Go!
December 31, 2025
Toasted ham and jam sandwiches and turkey and roast beef too! Hot minis
The Scofflaw Cocktail
December 30, 2025
Slightly sour with a sweet hint of pomegranate dancing around with a great
Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
December 29, 2025
If you’re from the South then chances are seldom a New Year’s Day
Short Rib Ragù with Pappardelle Pasta
December 27, 2025
One of the many things I love about spending time with Emily and
Hash Brown Quiche
December 26, 2025
We’re hanging out at home this week, so I started the day rummaging
Shrimp and Angel Hair alla Rosa
December 24, 2025
Simmer luscious tomatoes with sweet onions and garlic plus a pop of heat
Gingerbread Crinkles
December 23, 2025
Think crinkly gingerbread cookies, rolled in tiny, glistening crystals of sugar and full
Bourbon Balls
December 19, 2025
Deep luscious notes of chocolate layered with vanilla wafers and toasted pecans, all
Christmas Jam
December 18, 2025
Of all the jams and jellies I’ve made through the years, this is
Honey Peppered Pecans
December 17, 2025
Spicy and slightly sweet, these golden pecans are tossed with both black and
Christmas Chili
December 15, 2025
We have two favorite chili recipes – one is our “beefier” Texas chili