Month: November 2014
Italian Meatballs & Polenta….The Perfect after Thanksgiving Bite!
Thanksgiving has come and gone and your tummies are probably still stuffed with all the yummy turkey and the sinful side dishes and desserts that you enjoyed with your family yesterday. You may have even over-indulged a bit….I could definitely say that by looking at my father-in-law’s plate. He might fall into that category! Today, however, …
Southern Cornbread Dressing….My Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, is my favorite time of the year! Something about the opportunity to gather with family and friends surrounded by twinkling lighted trees and crackling warm fires always comforts me….and, OH THE FOOD! It seems that people not only put more time in their food preparation during this time …
Szechwan Chicken Stir Fry….A Simple but Impressive Weeknight Recipe
Last night, I whipped up the simplest and easiest stir fry and it was so beautiful and tasty, I knew I had to share it with you. It is kind of a different take on stir fry in that I use a homemade Szechwan sauce. Szechwan cuisine is typically considered one with fresh but bold …
“Smokey” Jalapeno Poppers….My Inside Story & Secret Recipe!
Jalapeno Poppers….We have seen these yummy bites everywhere lately! They all include the same basic ingredients…jalapenos and cheese among other typical ingredients like bacon. You can find all kinds of recipes for poppers in cookbooks, online, or like I did, on Pinterest (my favorite recipe inspiration site!). However, it isn’t until you put your personal …
Zippy Lentil Soup….A healthy and easy weeknight “shortcut” recipe!
It is the first week of November and in East Tennessee, we have already seen snow fall in our area from just a little dusting to up two feet in the mountains! With these blustery conditions becoming more and more frequent, we are in need of three components for our weeknight meals…easy, healthy, and comforting …
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