18 September 2010
Chicken Salad
I’ve only been back to Army life for a week and its already time for a potluck. It won’t be long before there are birthdays, showers, SFRG meetings, (...)
27 April 2011
Sweet Microwave Corn on the Cob
I don’t know why after all of these years of cooking, I never thought to microwave corn on the cob. Maybe I thought it would explode, like the time my brother (...)
22 November 2014
Rib-eye Steaks on the Big Green Egg
I have quickly turned into an EggHead – a fanatical user of the Big Green Egg. Not only have I fallen in love with... Rib-eye Steaks on the Big Green Egg is an (...)
28 March 2012
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Pasta, salad and a creamy dressing all in one bowl. This knock-off on Cheddars’ Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is around 250 calories. One of my favorite salads is (...)
21 November 2014
Brisket on the Big Green Egg
Within a week of owning my Big Green Egg, I was ready to go big and grill one of the toughest pieces of meat... Brisket on the Big Green Egg is an original (...)
2 May 2016
Garlic Rosemary Filet Mignon
Grill up a decadent Kansas City Steak Garlic Rosemary Filet Mignon, and your guests will feel like they're eating at a fine steakhouse. Zestuous
22 July 2013
Bibingka filipino coconut cake
My favorite Filipino dessert by far is Bigingka. It’s a thin, unfrosted cake made with sweet rice flour and cream of coconut. I first had Bibingka at a (...)
12 March 2012
Crock Pot Corned Beef Brisket
Last year I made corned beef brisket with Guinness and I didn’t really love it. Don’t get me wrong, I love Guinness, especially the Foreign Extra version, but (...)
12 December 2011
Rib-eye steak recipe for special occasions
What would you fix your spouse for dinner if you knew it was going to be his or her last dinner at home for months? It’s not something the average person may (...)
4 March 2012
Grilled Chilean Sea Bass Fish Tacos
When I first heard about fish tacos 15 years ago, my immediate reaction was, “a what taco?” I was thinking of opening a Schlotzsky’s franchise, and my cousin (...)
23 November 2014
Pizza on the Big Green Egg
My Big Green Egg is capable of grilling and smoking, but I also learned that it makes a darn good pizza oven. You can... Pizza on the Big Green Egg is an (...)
6 October 2012
Maple Bacon Pork Loin
A fork-tender pork loin cooked in a Crock-Pot atop a bed of potatoes, beets and bacon. Less than 400 calories per serving. 9 Weight Watchers Points. Oh how (...)
4 March 2015
Grilled Zaatar Pork Loin
One of the best ways to take a food journey is to travel the spice aisle in your local grocery. I’ve been so impressed... Zestuous
7 December 2013
Roasted beef tri-tip with bourbon glaze
An exquisite, moist, very flavorful tri-tip roast can be prepared in under an hour following this easy recipe. Your family or guests will be wowed with the (...)
12 September 2011
Oven Smoked Turkey Breast
Living in Texas, I’m surrounded by great barbecue. Every time I stop into a new BBQ pad, I try all of their meats to see which I like best. Surprisingly, I’ve (...)
18 June 2011
Corn and Green Chili Bisque
Last night, my cousin sent me a photo of a restaurant menu board and asked me if I had a recipe for the dish. The board said, “corn and chili bisque ~ (...)
5 August 2011
Brown Sugar Chili Bacon
Warning ~ If you already have an addiction to bacon, I cannot be held responsible if this recipe feeds your addiction and leaves you craving it morning, noon (...)
23 August 2015
Chopped Mango Kale Salad
It’s hard to eat healthy at potlucks because dressed salads don’t hold up. This chopped mango kale salad is your salad solution. Find out why... Zestuous
1 February 2014
Bundt Pan Jalapeno Poppers
My Bundt pan wasn’t full of cake this week. Instead, I filled it with Bacon Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers. The bundt pan poppers idea came to me as I was (...)
7 December 2012
Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup
This refreshing simple syrup, with its vibrant red color, just screams happy holidays. It’s great with rum, vodka or even mixed with a sweet white wine like (...)
26 January 2011
Mexican Wedding Cookies
I started the tradition of sending out Christmas treats to friends and family when an Army wife invited me to a cookie exchange in 1996. I had heard of cookie (...)
7 October 2013
Campfire Hobo Stew
This is my all-time favorite camping recipe. I learned it while I was a camp counselor at YMCA’s Camp Piomingo in Kentucky. It’s a great dish to prepare with (...)
23 November 2014
Bacon Bourbon Smoked Turkey
Year after year, I stuff my turkey with the standard onions, celery, lemons and sage. But this year, I went rogue – I stuffed... Bacon Bourbon Smoked Turkey is (...)
6 August 2015
Root Beer Rum Horchata Float
August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day. Don’t you just love these food holidays? Too bad they don’t come with extra days off... Zestuous
8 February 2014
Garden-fresh Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
This slow cooker spaghetti sauce recipe is like having an Italian grandma in your kitchen preparing dinner for you all day. The fresh tomatoes and mushrooms (...)
