Fried Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Capers
After three dessert posts in a row (and chili dogs before that!), I feel like I should post some vegetables. Sure, these were fried vegetables, but they are healthy green veggies nonetheless. So here...
View ArticleGreen Bean Casserole
The first time I made green bean casserole I was not much of a cook. I made the dish using (are you ready for this?) condensed cream of mushroom soup (uh huh), a jar of cheese sauce (from Prego or …...
View ArticleCotija Rice
Back in mid-October, I had to attend a conference in DC for my day job. I convinced Matt to come with me (he has some old college friends living in the area) and off we went. After the first full …...
View ArticleHappy Accident Mashed Potatoes
These are some of the most luscious mashed potatoes I’ve ever tasted. And they almost didn’t ever happen. When Matt and I were newlyweds, I was making a quick and thrown together dinner for us one...
View ArticleGin and Orange Juice Braised Endives
I found this recipe in an older issue of Food & Wine Magazine, and while the article didn’t specify as such, I like to think this dish was inspired by Snoop Dogg. I know I had the song “Gin and …...
View ArticleMexican Green Rice
Happy President’s Day, everyone! I hope you are enjoying a day to rest, or catch up on errands or chores, or that you’re getting paid overtime if you have to work. I ran through my (ever-growing) list...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Refried Beans
It probably goes without saying that refried beans were a large part of my diet growing up, what with all the Tex-Mex I indulged in. But what might surprise you is that I don’t have many memories of...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus with Bacon Vinaigrette
Welcome to Part Seven of my Favorite Food Bloggers Series! Shawnda and Jason are the couple behind the wonderful blog Confections of a Foodie Bride. Shawnda lives in Texas (so of COURSE I love her!)...
View ArticleMexico City Street Corn
Happy Hump Day, everyone! Let’s continue celebrating summer produce this week with one of my faves, corn! I’ve always loved corn, whether on the cob or off. Growing up, when my parents complained to me...
View ArticleDuck Fat Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
I was first introduced to the wondrous, magical combination of potatoes and duck fat a few years ago. It was Christmas Eve, and Matt and I were enjoying a romantic dinner at Butter, Alex...
View ArticleFrijoles Borrachos
Happy Friday!! Today we are wrapping up Christmas Gift Week, a week where I have showcased some of the food/cooking related stuff I was given for Christmas this year! Once again, thanks to my lovely...
View ArticleWhiskey Glazed Carrots
I’m continuing Carrot Week with a nod to my blog’s tagline (Confessions of a Formerly Picky Eater). Believe it or not, carrots were not on the banned list for my childhood self’s palate. I actually...
View ArticleMango Peanut Slaw #SundaySupper
Happy Sunday Supper everyone! Today’s theme is Summer BBQ Party – a wonderful theme since I think we can all agree that summer bbq parties (or summer cook-outs, whichever nomenclature you prefer) are...
View ArticleAustin-Style Black Beans #SundaySupper
Welcome to a Budget Friendly edition of Sunday Supper! Up front, I have to confess something. I don’t really ever budget when it comes to our food costs. Now I’m certainly not buying things like caviar...
View ArticleAlmond-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli #SundaySupper
Welcome to Sunday Supper, where this week’s theme is Lighten Up the Holidays! I thought it very appropriate that this theme should occur two days after Halloween, when some of you are probably starting...
View ArticleRosemary-Mustard Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Happy November, everyone! I’ve been cooking up a storm with butternut squash, pumpkin and sweet potatoes, planning to share many ideas for your Thanksgiving table this year. Lots of side dishes, a few...
View ArticleSavory Butternut Squash Crumble
Welcome to another day in the life of what I should probably just call a Texan New Yorker Thanksgiving Countdown! Today I’m sharing another dish that you could easily serve at your Thanksgiving dinner...
View ArticlePumpkin Polenta with Maple Syrup Black Pepper Pecans
Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides for lots of people, but I’m convinced that pretty much all of those people have two ovens in their kitchens. If you are roasting a turkey or turkey breast and...
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts with Sherry Vinaigrette and Prosciutto Bread Crumbs
Like most red-blooded American children of the ‘80’s, I hated Brussels sprouts growing up. Fortunately, back then the little cabbages weren’t the least bit trendy, and I probably saw them grace our...
View ArticleRoasted Brussels Sprouts with Vanilla Pecan Butter
‘Tis still the season for Brussels sprouts, at least in my humble opinion, so today I shall share a potential side dish for your big holiday dinner, one that NEEDS to grace your table. If not for your...
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