This recipe was developed at the request of Volk Enterprises Cook’d Right™ Sensors, for compensation. All opinions are 100% my own. 'Tis the season for tailgating. In truth, I've never actually been tailgating, unless high school games count. And that was a ... [ Read More ]
Pretzel Peppermint Bark Bites
Pretzel Peppermint Bark Bites take just minutes to make. Good thing, because they disappear just as quickly! I know I'm not the only one seduced every. single. time. by Target's seasonal aisle. Right? I always troll that little area for holiday versions of ... [ Read More ]
Lemon Drop Cookies for Ashton’s Housewarming
Do you ever look through old recipe books and find a recipe that truly surprises you? That's this recipe. Lemon Drop Cookies aren't a reference to the cocktail, not at all. They're named after that old-as-the-hills hard candy from Brachs that we all know and ... [ Read More ]
Pulled Pork Nachos
Are you ready for some football!? The truth is, football for me is about two things: comforting background noise, and really great food. I can follow along well enough, I think, but I never learned the rules properly. Despite all this, I love football ... [ Read More ]
Mama’s Egg Rolls
Years ago, my Nan started frequenting a nail salon near her house. She said it made her feel pretty to get her nails done every couple of weeks, and she always delighted in getting adorable little designs, especially when there was a holiday around the corner. ... [ Read More ]
Fritos Friday: Frito Jets
A while back, I happened upon an NPR sponsored radio show, Hidden Kitchens: Texas, narrated by Willie Nelson. Listening to talk radio is not normally my thing, but I was intrigued by the description: "the Texas experience through food and the stories of ... [ Read More ]
Homesick Texan’s Guacamole
When I stumbled (literally - through StumbleUpon) on Lisa Fain's blog, Homesick Texan, the first thing I thought was: "Woohoo! Another Texan in the NYC area!" and the second thing I thought was: "That is a perfect name for a blog!". I landed on her blog about ... [ Read More ]