This is my healthy twist on nachos. I am trying to incorporate healthier meals and more vegetables into my life. I have replaced the ground beef with ground turkey, miniature peppers for chips and added some black beans. Yes, it still has wonderful, gooey, sharp cheddar cheese and I may or may not add some sour …
All the things I have learned about turkey over the years is on this page. I think it is important to note, I did not grow up in a “turkey” family. We had turkey at least one time a year, but no more than two times a year. Lessons learned: Lesson #1: Big turkeys are …
In the south, we wait patiently for tomato season. It is always the high point of summer and usually begins in July. I grow tomatoes because as a southern woman, it is my duty. As Ouiser Boudreaux eloquently put it in Steel Magnolias, “I am an old southern woman, I am suppose to wear funny clothes, …
This is one of my simplest recipes and perfect for a dinner party. It is quick, simple and everyone is always impressed. And I have been known to serve it right on the sheet pan. Don’t get overwhelmed by the size of the salmon. Fish is easy. There is only one rule with salmon- do not …
This fork tender pork roast is a staple at our house and comes with a wonderful bonus- leftovers. One thing to note, this isn’t a pretty pork loin roast you can plate in neat slices. This roast falls completely apart when you try to lift it out of the pan- hence the photo! Don’t be scared …
My husband, Jay, has never met a chip and dip he didn’t love. I like to throw this together during football season. It is easy to make and keep in the fridge for friends and family that sometimes congregate during the weekend. Many recipes for cowyboy caviar call for avocados and cilantro, but here is …
I love to have friends over and one thing I have learned is not to make dinner too complicated. People like good, simple things- and not everything has to be homemade. Ribeye steaks are one of my go to for summer dinner parties. My husband, Jay, grills the steaks, I make the salad and dessert …
Beef tenderloin is always my go to for a dinner party. It is an expensive piece of meat, however you can feed a crowd easily with one tenderloin. For an appetizer buffet, I slice the tenderloin thinner, for a dinner buffet, I slice it thicker. The key is a meat thermometer. I have one with an …
This summer dish can be a starter or a side. I love to make this when I have vine ripe tomatoes picked right out of the garden- or from the farmers market. It is extra special when you can combine several types of tomatoes. I love mixing different sizes and varieties and placing them on …
