BLTs are proof that bacon makes everything better because let me tell you I am not overly fond of lettuce and I hate tomatoes on my sandwiches. They make it all soggy, but that is a rant for another day. However, add BACON and suddenly, I can tolerate both. Mainly, because I know what kind … Continue reading Bacon Makes Everything Better
I don’t know about you, but there are a handful of required food items at any given social gathering in my family. Vying for the most important are: queso and deviled eggs. Since tomorrow is a holiday and I haven’t shared any recipes in awhile, I thought now might be a good time–you know, in … Continue reading More Than One Way To Devil An Egg
Growing up, Friday night was always pizza night…because who doesn’t love pizza?!? Plus nothing goes with football like pizza (hey, we’re Texans! Also upon further reflection–aka growing older–I’ve found beer to be a better accompaniment to football, but at five years old pizza is probably the better option). Of course, until I moved to New … Continue reading Pizza Night!
Yes, that is a jalapeño floating in that there margarita. It is, in fact, a jalapeño margarita. I will confess that it wasn’t MY jalapeño margarita, rather it belonged to TK. I had, if you will remember the original Margarita Monday, the blood orange margarita. While the jalapeño margarita was definitely a novelty and very … Continue reading Margarita Monday, Part Siete
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 