It’s January, we are all trying to keep our healthy New Year’s resolutions, and what could be a stumbling block for us? Football! Tonight, we have the National Championship, the NFL Playoffs are going on (Go Titans!), and the Super Bowl is around the corner. What does that mean…food! And usually lots of it is …
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This time of year, there is only one thing on every Tennessee Vol fan’s mind…the big game against the Florida Gators! Every year, my husband fries up some gator and I make some “Comeback Dipping Sauce” to go with it. As delicious as those are, I wanted to try something a little different this year, …
Summer is in full swing and so are our gardens! If you don’t have a garden, then go to any local farmer’s market and see summer’s harvest at its best with baskets of varieties of tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs such as basil. But at this point, you may have run out of ideas of how …
Who doesn’t love Buffalo Wings? They are always a hit whenever you serve them but they can be a little messy to eat at a party or tailgate so I decided to change it up a bit by making them into a meatball! Just skewer one with a toothpick and dip into the creamy blue …
Normally, when you think of poppers. an image of jalapeno and cheese comes to mind instantly but in the foodie world, the term “popper” means a bite size treat that you can just “pop” into your mouth. As most of you know, one of my signature dishes that I’m known for is my “Smokey Jalapeno …
If you are looking for the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer to wow your guests, you have come to the right place. This tasty spin on bruschetta uses fresh flavors from the fall such butternut squash, parsnips, and eggplant. Throw in savory elements like onion, bacon, and capers, some raisins for sweetness, and some pistachios for crunch…well, …
The kitchen is my playground and I love creating new recipes! One of my most popular creations is my “Smokey” Jalapeno Poppers. They are so good that I never can seem to make enough of them. Last week, at our “Baby Q” we had for my future granddaughter, Hadley Grace Pitt, I made 260 of …
One of my favorite cooking vessels in the kitchen is my Bamboo Steamer. It is a healthier way to cook and I use it most often in the spring and summer when vegetables are at their freshest and the taste buds want more lighter fare. This past weekend, I used it for a delicate little …
Surgared Cranberries & Sparkling Cranberry Cups…A Holiday Visual on a Plate!
The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year…the chill is in the air, the Christmas trees are going up, and the lights are twinkling….and of course, there is the food! My latest holiday food obsession is Sugared Cranberries. Not only are they so easy to make, but they are delicious and …
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