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 …
Lunch
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Salmon Guacamole 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 …
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 …
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 - …
Chicken Orzo Soup
After several big heavy meals over the long weekend, I was ready for something quick, easy and light. This chicken orzo soup came through (as it …
Meatball Banh Mi Sandwich
I never get tired of banh mi sandwiches. They are quick to make, always satisfying, and with so many variations, they are never boring. Besides the …
Potato and Boursin Frittata
When the weekends come, I want to sleep in. There are those who see the weekend as an opportunity to get up early and hit those weekend projects first …
Vegetable Curry
I love a good Thai curry but no one else in my family does so I don't get to make it as often as I would like. Since the kids are away this week (at …
Black Bean Soup with Rice
I know the thought of soup in Texas in May sounds crazy. However, it has been raining all morning here and rain always makes me crave soup. It does …
Crunchy Asian Salad
I am fortunate that my kids have always been good eaters and are open to trying different kinds of foods. That is until we start talking about …
Roasted Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich
I grew up eating banh mi sandwiches so it makes me happy they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. There are hundreds of variations and …
Vietnamese Fish, Pineapple, and Tomato Soup
Texas had a brief glimpse of spring last week but cold temperatures have returned for another round of wintry days. I'm not complaining though because …