Curry Rice Salad with Artichokes for Food ‘n Flix

Try this Curry Rice Salad with Artichokes for your next book club meeting or, as I’m using it here, for this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature: The Jane Austin Book Club. . . . → Read More: Curry Rice Salad with Artichokes for Food ‘n Flix

Corn Chowder with Andouille

I have been trying to highlight some of the food that I served during the recent Thanksgiving week of family, food and fun. This dish did not make it to the table during that week because basically we had too much food. I did make it for a quick weeknight dinner last week and . . . → Read More: Corn Chowder with Andouille

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

This is a quick and easy idea if you need a homemade gift. I love the way this spice mix smells while it is drying. . . . → Read More: Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Lemonata Vinaigrette

One very versatile salad dressing. Try it over the holidays on the salad of your choice! . . . → Read More: Lemonata Vinaigrette

Gift Ideas

No Christmas posting theme here this year. Things are just too hectic, but the Ghost of Christmas Pasts is visiting today. Here are my gifting-themed posts from 2010 to present. . . . → Read More: Gift Ideas

Mom’s Pecan Pie

As I continue to revisit our Thanksgiving holiday recipes, take note of this pie. It could certainly find a home on your upcoming holiday table. . . . → Read More: Mom’s Pecan Pie

Handcrafted Baileys Irish Cream

What a perfect recipe to celebrate December’s C.L.U.E. You will not believe how easy this recipe is to whip up for festive gifts. . . . → Read More: Handcrafted Baileys Irish Cream

Lemon Pecan Tart

A delicious recipe that might make the cut for your holiday feast: pecans and lemons on a shortbread crust. . . . → Read More: Lemon Pecan Tart

Kale and Pear Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

Instead of my usual themed December postings, I will be sharing with you some recipes from my Thanksgiving cooking extravaganza!!! . . . → Read More: Kale and Pear Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

Boeuf Bourginon for Cook the Books

Boeuf Bourginon has become a traditional holiday meal for us. I served it on Thanksgiving this year and am also using the recipe for my Cook the Books post for Oct/Nov. . . . → Read More: Boeuf Bourginon for Cook the Books