This Chile Rellenos recipe was inspired by a wonderful cook from Mexico and she made it look so easy.This recipe is creamy, tangy, crispy and full of flavor. About Chile Rellenos Chile Rellenos rank right up there with my top 10 favorite Mexican dishes. And actually it ranks way closer to the top spot….
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Molasses Ginger Cookies
Molasses Ginger Cookies are spicy and light and delicious. About Ginger Molasses Cookies I’ve learned to love gingerbread from making houses to making ginger cookies. My staple from year to year is Ginger Crinkle Cookies, but this year wanted to change it up a bit with these Molasses Ginger Cookies which are much softer…
Holiday Wild Rice
This Holiday Wild Rice is healthy, gluten-free, so easy to make and absolutely full of the flavors of the season with cranberries and pecans. About Holiday Wild Rice When I was growing up my mother had this wonderful recipe with Cornish game hens and wild rice. I still remember it. It was savory and the…
Easy Sweet Pepper Poppers
These delicious Easy Sweet Pepper Poppers are quick to make and use only 3 ingredients About Easy Sweet Pepper Poppers About Easy Sweet Pepper Poppers I love dinner parties for lots of reasons. Good friends, good food and good times. But I have to confess I get a little obsessed with having everything just…
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cookies with Cranberries
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cookies with Cranberries are crunchy, tangy and rich. About Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cookies with Cranberries Neiman Marcus Cookies are famous for a lot of reasons. They’re delicious of course, but rumor has it that they sold their recipe some years back for $250 to an unsuspecting customer who simply asked for the…
Turkey with Herb Butter
This Roast Turkey with Herb Butter melts in your mouth in all of its lemon butter herb juiciness. Perfect for the holidays or any day. About Turkey with Herb Butter I know, roast turkey usually appears on our menus only around the holidays. And that’s a shame because turkey is not only a lean and…
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
These delicious Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Turkey with just the right amount of rich spicy sweetness. I always try to outdo my self each year with the perfect side dishes for my Thanksgiving turkey. To be honest, I haven’t always found a perfect sweet potato recipe. In my…
Sue’s Kicked-Up Pimiento Cheese
Sue’s Kicked Up Pimiento Cheese is like no other pimiento cheese you’ve ever had. One bite leads to another and then another. Yep, this cheese is positively addictive! Southerners love their Pimiento Cheese and they serve it in a multitude of ways from appetizers to sandwiches, often keeping a fresh batch in the refrigerator for…
Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Sauce
This Super Easy Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Sauce is not only healthy but will be a “to die for” recipe that you will make again and again. About Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Sauce I totally love this recipe for Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Sauce. I guess mostly because I love cinnamon apples. It goes back to childhood. …
10 Deliciously Skinny Thanksgiving Sides
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to go all out with calories, but with these 10 Deliciously Skinny Thanksgiving Sides, you’ll feel better about yourself the day after. I promise! But Thanksgiving doesn’t have to include all those calories and fat. So let’s break it down. Turkey is the Thanksgiving star, of course. So that’s a…
Healthy Roasted Vegetables with Garlic
Healthy Roasted Vegetables with Garlic is not only easy and delicious, but it packs a Powerhouse of Health for you About Healthy Roasted Vegetables with Garlic Today it’s about vegetables. One of my favorite Food Network cooks is Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. She has a fabulous garden that’s enviable and really cooks from the…
Fingerling Parmesan Potatoes
Fingerling Parmesan Potatoes are my favorite way of baking potatoes. They are creamy and full of flavor. About Fingerling Parmesan Potatoes I love these tiny potatoes because their flavor is outstanding. Creamy and delicious. But they are so tiny, that peeling them requires a little extra effort. So, you may be asking, why on earth…
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are tender, moist, totally delicious and so easy to make. One bite and you’ll want to make them again and again. Fall means so many things. It’s finally sweater weather. Cool days and cooler nights. The leaves are putting on their last show of breathtaking beauty and the holidays are coming. That also…
Spinach Mushroom Frittata
Looking for a special Sunday morning breakfast idea? Then this Spinach Mushroom Frittata is perfect. About Spinach Mushroom Frittata I used to really love quiche. Especially French Quiche Lorraine. But I really hated the calories. And after endless trying, I found that it’s almost impossible to make a traditional quiche without all that cream, tons of cheese…
Slow Cooker Chicken Chile
Slow Cooker Chicken Chile is so easy and perfectly seasoned with chile powder, garlic and lime. About Slow Cooker Chicken Chile First, I have to say I love Mexican food. And one of my favorite chefs who excel at creating delicious Mexican recipes is Chef Rick Bayless. In fact, I learned how to make Homemade…
Square Deviled Eggs
Square Deviled Eggs are a new and easy way to make beautiful deviled eggs every time. I know… who ever heard of Square Deviled Eggs? But do you get blocked into doing things the way you’ve always done? I think we all do. Most likely we did things the way our Mothers did, and she…
Mustard and Herb Pork Tenderloin
This easy Mustard and Herb Pork Tenderloin hits it out of the ball park with flavor. The savory spices and the tang of mustard is the key. About Herb and Mustard Pork Tenderloin Without question, this recipe for Mustard and Herb Pork Tenderloin is absolutely my favorite pork tenderloin recipe. It begins with a fabulous…
Espresso Meringues with Chocolate Chips
What is light, crisp and just this side of heaven? These fabulous Espresso Meringues with Chocolate Chips. I’ve never been a real fan of cookies, unlike my husband who adores them and happily takes free cookie samples whenever he can get them. From grocery stores, from banks, anywhere. Butter cookies, sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies. Makes…
Shredded Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
This Shredded Sautéed Brussels Sprouts recipe is not only healthy, buttery, tender and delicious but is ready in just 5 minutes. Whether you love Brussels Sprouts or not, these incredibly healthy vegetables should really be included in your diet. And the thing is, not only are they super healthy but also super delicious if cooked properly….
Risotto with Peas
Tired of having to stir risotto constantly to get a creamy dish? Let your oven do your work for you with this deliciously creamy Risotto with Peas. I’ve always avoided recipes that involve more work than I feel they’re worth. So no surprise that up until recently I’ve never made risotto. But that has changed…
