Easy Refried Beans
Easy Refried Beans Traditionally, refried beans are made from pinto beans. This version also incorporates red kidney beans as an interesting alternative (My New Orleans “red beans and rice” side…
Easy Refried Beans Traditionally, refried beans are made from pinto beans. This version also incorporates red kidney beans as an interesting alternative (My New Orleans “red beans and rice” side…
During the couple of weeks that I had a super abundance of fresh strawberries, I ran across a recipe for raspberry sauce (a Ball recipe) that grabbed me. I made…
Cheese straws are a southern favorite. I have memories of these cheesy sticks of yumminess that go back to the days when our extended family gathered for Homecoming in central…
We’d been enjoying the tremendous beauty and dramatic views of the Amalfi Coast and its mountains plunging into the sea. This is a little piece of the world where one…
It was mesmerizing. I remember standing at the counter at my grandmother’s house in Baton Rouge watching her make biscuits from scratch, over and over again. The mound of flour,…
Looking for a yummy and simple homemade gift? Turn to this old-fashioned favorite when you want to make in large batches for holiday gifts. Peanut Brittle is one of our family’s…
Unless you’re escaping on a six-week vacation soon (if so, send me a postcard!), you’re likely celebrating the holiday season with a mix of friends, family, neighbors and coworkers. While…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chex®. The opinions and text are all mine. We have a variety of get-togethers at my office that begin…
I still remember the first time I tried Chai tea. My daughter, a tea fanatic, had a chai tea latte from our local coffee shop and insisted that I taste…
Shortbread for Santa, Hanukkah sweets, New Year’s treats—whatever traditions you hold dear, cookies are key at holiday time. With these few simple pointers on measuring, mixing (not too much!), size,…