I love soup. To me, it’s a bowl of comfort. Warm and inviting. Rich and hearty. Spicy and nourishing. And yep, like risotto, oysters & cheese, soup gets it’s own tag : ) This is a simple, but amazing recipe given to me by my friend Rebecca, who is a HATER of onions and cilantro … Continue reading Soup du Jour
It was from my Granny that I learned my love of food. Her bread–baked fresh regularly–was amazing. We lived down the road, I swear I could smell it baking and would rush over to Granny’s house. When it came out of the oven, she’d slice it, slather it with butter, and OMG, it was divine. … Continue reading Granny’s Gumbo
Nothing says “Sunday” like sleeping in and brunch. My favorite brunch items that I love to make are french toast and biscuits & gravy (which I can’t talk about right now or I’ll want to make it and I don’t have sausage for my gravy…and you CANNOT have biscuits & gravy without the sausage gravy!) … Continue reading Sunday Brunch
Okay, so don’t start writing in and defending mac & cheese. It’s delicious and oooey & gooey and, quite frankly, sometimes that & a bottle of wine are THE best way to spend a Friday night (oh c’mon, we’ve all been there)! BUT… When you want something a bit more, uhhh grown-up, then my dear friends, expand your … Continue reading Risotto: The New Mac & Cheese!
This recipe comes from Martha Stewart. She created them as an appetizer. I love, LOVE, LOOOOOVE avocados so much, I just use a bigger piece of toast and a bit–okay a LOT–more avocado and voila! Lunch….or dinner…or 2nd breakfast! Tomato-Avocado Toasts 1 avocado, peel & mashed and seasoned with sea salt & freshly ground pepper … Continue reading Light Lunch…Or Dinner…or Whenever
The Epicurious Texan 