Like most of the world right now, we're staying home, cooking more and making the most of what's in stock each week at the grocery store. I LOVE fish and chips, and when I found beer-battered fish from Gorton's at the store recently, I was super excited to grab a couple bags. When I got home, I decided to make (and perfect) my Oven-Baked Homemade Malt Vinegar Potato Chips Recipe. This post is sponsored by Gorton's. All opinions are my own! These are simple and only require a few pantry ... continue reading...
Homemade Malt Vinegar Potato Chips
Four Generations at Plano Crayola Experience
Last year, I took my 3 sweet grandsons to the Crayola Experience Plano when I did a whirlwind Visit Plano tour. This year, with my mom and daughter in town for the holidays, we ALL returned for a day of fun. Four Generations at Plano Crayola Experience!! Four Generations at Plano Crayola Experience Hours of Fun at Plano Crayola Experience Eight of us -- four generations -- played for hours! We started by making our own, customized crayons. Then we drew and made art with melted ... continue reading...
Food, Wine and Magic: Checkered Past Winery and Trigg Watson
The only thing better than good food and wine shared among friends is adding both laughter and amazement to the mix. Where can you find that combo? At the "Wine and Magic" show at Checkered Past Winery in Dallas! So when I was recently invited back, I jumped at the chance. Check out why and what new food and wines we tried in my latest review below: Food, Wine and Magic: Checkered Past Winery and Trigg Watson. But First, The Wines! This trip, I wanted focused on trying the Checkered Past ... continue reading...
Kuhlman Cellars Thanksgiving Wine Review
Nothing beats a good bottle of wine, savored with friends and family over a lovely meal. Which is why I jumped at the opportunity to review the new bundle of Texas wines that Kuhlman Cellars has put together for Thanksgiving. Whether you're celebrating Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving and/or simply want to find a great Texas wine, check out my Kuhlman Cellars Thanksgiving Wine Review below. Kuhlman Cellars sent me the Thanksgiving wine trio (a 2018 Hensell rosé, a 2018 Estate White and a 2016 ... continue reading...
Sweet Potato Beet Kale Salad with Candied Pecans
Need a healthy but incredibly delicious side dish for the holidays or your next dinner party? Check out this Roasted Sweet Potato Beet Kale Salad with Candied Pecans recipe! Bonus: it's gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free (unless you add the optional goat cheese). Not only is this dish beautiful, but it's my new holiday meal obsession. Served hot or cold, this Sweet Potato Beet Kale Salad with Candied Pecans is an impressive addition to any dinner table. The colors of the sweet ... continue reading...
Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans are a delicious treat throughout the year, but they're extra special for holiday snacks, gifts and recipes. You can buy them, of course, but they're so delicious and easy to make at home that I'd much rather make my own. Bonus: they make the whole house smell amazing! They're also gluten-free and dairy-free. Ingredients for Homemade Candied Pecans: Pecan halves Brown sugar Egg white and water Vanilla extract Cinnamon Salt You'll also need a baking sheet ... continue reading...
Spicy Chicken Puff Pastry
Earlier this month, I had appetizers and mimosas with friends before we embarked on a fun historic home tour. My favorite app inspired this new Spicy Chicken Puff Pastry recipe. I kept craving that little puff pastry and chicken bite ... So with some ground chicken, a package of dairy-free puff pastry and plenty of spices on hand, I set out to recreate the taste I was craving. You can use any puff pastry brand, but for this recipe to remain dairy-free, it needs to be dairy-free. ... continue reading...
Cranberry Grapefruit Fizz
Looking for a refreshing cocktail or one to help you escape the winter doldrums? You'll love this Cranberry Grapefruit Fizz cocktail recipe! Grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, vodka, lemon juice and seltzer water combine to create this delicious cocktail. The recipe was inspired by a friend's "mocktail" at a local restaurant. One sip had me wishing I had ordered the same ... and then made me think: this would be really good with some vodka. Of course, I had to go home and try to ... continue reading...
Egg Roll Soba Noodle Bowl
If you love the taste of egg rolls, but also love meals you can make in under 30 minutes, you are going to love this NEW Egg Roll Soba Noodle Bowl recipe I've cooked up! Bonus: it's gluten-free and dairy-free. I lived in Japan for a year after college, and one of my favorite food discoveries there was soba noodles. I also love egg rolls, but they take a lot of time and fuss to create. This stir fry noodle bowl recipe is an EASY, tasty mash-up of these two Asian food favorites that you can ... continue reading...
Turkey Chorizo Meatballs
Meatballs are one of my favorite food groups. They're perfect for meals, snacks, parties and, if you're like me, the occasional leftover meatball on the run for breakfast. Every time I create a new meatball recipe, it becomes my new favorite, and these Turkey Chorizo Meatballs are no different -- especially when served with roasted cherry tomatoes and onions. Bonus: these are deliciously dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free (as long as you use bread crumbs that are free of ... continue reading...
Hibiscus Gin and Tonic
As some of you know, when it comes to cocktails, I'm a gin girl. Sure, I enjoy a good margarita, mojito, red wine, champagne or beer ... but when I scan a cocktail list, I'm usually looking for the gin option. This Hibiscus Gin and Tonic is currently one of my favorite cocktail recipes ever. This recipe was inspired by a similar drink at The Fifth, a restaurant in Dallas/Fort Worth that I reviewed for my Dinner and a Show restaurant column at TheaterJones.com. The combo of the sweet (but ... continue reading...
Orange Beet Salad
I used to think beets were gross. That's before I actually tried them ... which I put off until embarrassingly late in life. I could kick myself! Beets are now among my favorite vegetables, and they are positively delicious in this unique and refreshing Orange Beet Salad! Bonus: it's gluten-free. This recipe is inspired by a dish I photographed for a restaurant food photography client -- Souk Kabab House in Dallas. I was struck first by the beautiful colors. After the shoot, I was able to ... continue reading...
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