I fully admit I'm not a big fan of standard hot dogs but hand me a quality frank with creative toppings and I'll savor it just as much as a good hamburger. Cue the banh mi hot dogs.
There's a restaurant in town called Good Dog Houston that serves quality hot dogs with an array of creative toppings. I have my favorite combinations that I order …
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Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
It has definitely been a slow start to the new year. Or maybe I should clarify by saying I have been slow to start the new year. I am not quite ready to take on the list of ambitious projects and goals I have. I would rather play - play with our new kittens, play with my camera, play with friends - anything but do something that might resemble real …
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Easy Tomato-Basil Soup
I'm tired of waiting for the weather in Texas to cooperate and have it be cool enough to declare the start of soup season. I don't care that it is still in the 80's most days. It's November for goodness sakes! I've waited patiently to post soup and stew recipes so I'm kicking off soup season here regardless of the weather with this tomato-basil …
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs
It's time to give fried green tomatoes their due. Fried green tomatoes are usually relegated to being a supporting player to fried chicken or fish but this recipe let's them be in the spotlight. Here, slices of green tomatoes get coated and lightly fried until they're golden brown and crunchy on the outside and just barely soft on the inside. Then …
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Easy Tex-Mex Migas
I've been wanting to post a migas recipe for awhile now. The only problem was that I didn't have a good one. I've tried different variations of recipes over the last several months but I was never entirely satisfied with any of them. I finally decided that Cinco de Mayo would be a good motivator to get in the kitchen and really work out a recipe I …
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Winter Squash Tart with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Herbs
Before you dismiss this recipe as being too complicated and time consuming, let me just say that these winter squash tartlets are a lot easier than you think. Thanks to frozen puff pastry dough and frozen winter squash purée, you can have these winter squash tarts baking in your oven in less than 30 minutes. Store bought frozen puff pastry dough is …
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Pomegranate, Israeli Couscous, Carrot and Kale Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
When it comes to salads, does it get much prettier than a salad with ruby red pomegranate seeds in it? They instantly add gorgeous color and bright pops of juicy flavor to any salad. And they work especially well in this kale salad, adding the right amount of sweet-tart flavor. Add in some carrot ribbons for a little bit of crunch, some Israeli …
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Truffled Egg Salad with Tarragon
There is a great lunch place in town called Local Foods that offers inventive sandwiches made from locally sourced ingredients. A good friend of mine whom I often meet for lunch there orders the truffled egg salad sandwich every time we go. I have to admit I have never ordered it. But the last time we were there, he insisted I taste it. One bite …
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Shrimp Sandwiches with Tarragon-Caper Mayonnaise
I had an awesome food weekend. My mother-in-law and her husband came to visit us and it was like being on a food-centric vacation for five days. I love all aspects of the food experience - getting ideas about what to cook, shopping for ingredients, cooking a wonderful meal, sharing it with others - I love it all. My mother-in-law shares this same …
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Salmon, Guacamole, and Bacon Wraps
We eat salmon on a regular basis in our house. Most of the time, I season it with an herb mix, roast it in the oven, steam some veggies as a side and call it a day. However, it is good to change things up on occasion. These salmon, guacamole, bacon wraps are a tasty change from the usual fare and require only a little bit more effort. To cut down …
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Swiss Chard Soup with White Beans, Bacon, and Sausage
I keep thinking that if I make soup then we will finally get some real fall weather. It has not completely worked yet but we did get lots of rain last week and it is only supposed to get up to 85 degrees today. That's OK though because soup is my ultimate comfort food and I love it all year round.
Back when we were in a CSA for several years, …
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Crab Quiche
There are times to eat healthy, count calories, and watch what you eat. This post will NOT be about those times. Instead, it will be about quiche - quiche made with real eggs, heavy cream, and two cheeses all baked in a flaky buttery crust. And, let's not forget the sweet delicate crab that will make your mouth happy with every bite. I say if …
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