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July 31, 2012

Quick Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Patties

July has been one of the busiest, worst, most stressful, hellacious, defeating months on record in this house. It seemed like we moved from problem to problem and drama to drama until here we are, the last day of the month, and everything is caught up, all my deadlines are met, bills are paid, and all is right with the world…finally.

Have you had months like that?

Here’s the thing. Everything that is stressing you out all month long is almost always fixed, handled, or dealt with by the end of the month. Continue reading →

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe that Will Knock Your Socks Off

I love Eggplant Parmesan. I don’t eat it very much anymore because, at the moment, I am the only one in the house that likes it. My eldest daughter and her husband love it so I don’t make it unless they are going to be around to help eat it.

Eggplant is pretty easy to grow, at least here in Texas. If you have a garden I recommend adding an eggplant (is that eggplant plant? eggplant bush?). The flavor when it is fresh is delicate and addictive – not a bit bitter.

I think the first time I had eggplant was when I was a teenager. If you lived in the Dallas area in the 70s Continue reading →

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Tagged as breaded eggplant, eggplant, eggs, marinara, mozzarella, panko, parmesan, provolone, recipes, vegetarian

February 7, 2012

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce

Fried chicken is a southern staple, and I am not talking about KFC or Churches, either. There was a time when Southern women vied for who could make the best, crispest fried chicken – and in some lucky communities the tradition continues.

Usually buttermilk is part of the equation and for good reason. Buttermilk has acids in it that begin to break down the meat, making it tender. The thing is that much more than 10 minutes in that buttermilk bath and your chicken is going to be a mushy mess because of those same acids. Continue reading →

Honey Garlic Meatball Sliders

Sliders are a relatively new addiction for many people. Like cupcakes, dessert bites, and other amuse-bouche, the slider engages people with its diminutive size and the idea that anything that small must be free of calories and fat.

Whatever the reason, they are fun to serve and easy to make. Continue reading →

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Tagged as beef, garlic, honey, honey garlic sauce, meat sliders, panko, recipes, sliders, teriyaki

December 29, 2011

Spicy Spinach Dip in a Sourdough Boule

This is a fun appetizer that looks fantastic, tastes amazing, and is easy to clean up. How perfect is that for New Years, Superbowl, or your next movie night with friends?

Spinach dip…. been there done that, right? Even the yummy variations like spinach and artichoke dip have sort of been done to death. Well, this recipe brings some heat to the table with a jolt of spicy salsa and an afterburn from some pepperjack cheese. Continue reading →