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Texas (or Oklahoma) Ovenbaked Beans

By Eliot, on September 29th, 2013%

This round for Cook the Books Club features The Baker’s Daughter by Sarah McCoy. This recipe was inspired by the novel. . . . → Read More: Texas (or Oklahoma) Ovenbaked Beans

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Creole Okra and Sausage Jambalaya Gumbo

By Eliot, on September 18th, 2013%

It was the principals’ jobs to feed the staff this week at Parent/Teacher Conferences. My goodness, but they are a hungry bunch. We went through two pans of lasagna, a double-batch of Veronica’s Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a BIG salad, two loaves of French Bread, angel food cake, and brownies. (And, really…we have . . . → Read More: Creole Okra and Sausage Jambalaya Gumbo

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Dilly Potato Salad

By Eliot, on July 3rd, 2013%

Need another side for the Fourth? Here ya’ go. . . . → Read More: Dilly Potato Salad

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Blueberry-Granola Coffee Cake

By Eliot, on June 11th, 2013%

What’s one of the most delicious and fattening and unhealthy things for breakfast? That could very well be a loaded question.

For me, it is coffee cake. If it is on a brunch buffet, I am taking two pieces.

If I am driving through TenBucks (as The Hubs calls it), I will get a piece . . . → Read More: Blueberry-Granola Coffee Cake

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Summer Orzo Salad

By Eliot, on June 8th, 2013%

I have a couple of great aunts that are my idols. Both are in their mid and upper 80s. Both still live on their own and you truly need to get on their social calendars months in advance if you want to go to lunch with them. Between bridge, church projects, volunteering, etc., they are . . . → Read More: Summer Orzo Salad

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Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil

By Eliot, on June 4th, 2013%

The growing season is here. Yeah! I am ready for home grown veggies and fruit for salad. Unfortunately, all I have harvested so far is carrots, beets and a bit of lettuce. We did buy some peaches (allegedly from east Texas) during our recent trip to Houston. We are trying to eat them all but . . . → Read More: Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil

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The Perfect Macaroni Salad

By Eliot, on June 26th, 2012%

The Perfect Macaroni Salad recipe—-perfect for the upcoming holiday picnics, barbeques, and cookouts. . . . → Read More: The Perfect Macaroni Salad

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King Cake(s)

By Eliot, on February 19th, 2012%

Fat Tuesday is almost here! Read on for a King Cake recipe from another of my favorite Junior League Cookbooks—this one comes straight from New Orleans—and a lighter version from The Realistic Nutritionist. . . . → Read More: King Cake(s)

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Christmast Gift #9: Double Choco-Banana Muffins

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2011%

More muffins—perfect for more Christmas baskets. . . . → Read More: Christmast Gift #9: Double Choco-Banana Muffins

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BBQ Ribs and Spicy Baked Beans

By Eliot, on May 21st, 2011%

A great accompaniment for your next BBQ: Spicy Baked Bean Recipe . . . → Read More: BBQ Ribs and Spicy Baked Beans

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