We have some very dear friends who have a south Texas ranch that they retreat to on weekends. They work hard while there maintaining things and although it isn’t too far from the nearby town of Beeville, going into town to eat is just too much of a bother after […]
Foodie Fridays
Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken Cutlets
0 commentsLest I’ve given the impression that I’m some sort of culinary genius, allow me to clarify that I rarely develop a unique recipe. Rather, like most cooks/chefs, I get inspired from an existing recipe or something that has been passed down in my family. This recipe for parmesan crusted baked […]
Individual Berry Cobblers
0 commentsWhere I’m from, cobblers are right up there with biscuits, iced tea, grits, home-grown tomatoes and red-sauced bar-b-que when one thinks about what constitutes really good eatin’. Here’s a cobbler recipe that is inspired by a recipe from Sue Zemanick – the executive chef at Gautreau’s in New Orleans. As is usual for me, […]
Chicken and Rice
0 commentsThose who know my handsome half know that he is no fan of leftovers. So when I find a recipe that he requests the next day for lunch, I sit up and take notice! This recipe was inspired by a family recipe of Mario Lopez’s. I’ve tweaked it and added a […]
Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
0 commentsDid you know that June is both “National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable” and “National Dairy” month? Well, neither did I – but it is. So, I begin thinking about a recipe that incorporates both fresh veggies/fruit and dairy. And – voila – it came to me! Caprese salad. It’s actual […]
Judy's Salad
0 commentsI first enjoyed this salad at a dinner party one of my best friends held. When we first met, she could barely boil water. Now, she not only has a sizeable collection of dependable recipes, she is also a member of a gourmet supper club. I’m proud of the culinary progress […]
Cabbage and Ramen Noodle Vinaigrette Slaw
0 commentsCole slaw is one of the salads that my handsome half will eat that actually contains greens. This slaw recipe is different from the usual mayonaise based slaws. It has an Asian twist and an amazing taste. The fact that it incorporates ramen noodles may evoke feelings of nostalgia among […]
Medora III's Potato Salad
0 commentsIt’s an eternal debate: mustard based or mayonnaise based potato salad. Well, I grew up eating the following recipe which is my grandmother’s – Medora III – recipe. She is an anomaly as she has always said that she doesn’t like to cook. Yet, she is one of the most creative and […]
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
0 commentsDid you know that May is national salad month? Well, neither did I until recently. So, in keeping with the spirit of the merry ol’ month of May, I’m going to share with you some of the salad recipes that I’ve found to be crowd pleasers. I also can’t yet get […]
Strawberry Cake
0 commentsO.K. – here it is folks – the QUEEN of my strawberry recipes. But, first, before we “crown the queen” (i.e., bake and eat it) a little background on this recipe. I once worked with a lady who was named very appropriately: Lillian Lovelady. Why do I consider her to […]