We eat so many soups and stews in the chilly months. I can hardly keep track of our favorites and really should create some sort of index for myself. This Mexican Chicken Soup was absolutely delicious and quick enough for a school night. My family gobbled it up and we were all thrilled that there… Read More
Ever since I had a cotton candy martini in a local restaurant I’ve wanted to create my own. Well, Sister left me with extra cotton candy after CeeCee’s birthday party and it was just the impetus I needed to get started! I used one of our favorite cocktails as the base… Pomegranate Gimlet Modern Comfort… Read More
We enjoyed our annual Mardi Gras dinner a little early this year!! It was a perfect way to celebrate a chilly Friday night with the family! New Orleans School of Cooking Jambalaya I made jambalaya for our main course using the recipe we learned at the New Orleans School of Cooking last year! That was… Read More
It’s National Hot Chocolate Day and, as promised, I finally sat down to write out how I made our New Years Eve hot cocoa bombs. They were a HUGE hit and really pretty easy to make. My boys introduced me to the hot chocolate bomb earlier in the fall. Apparently it is all the rage… Read More
This recipe from Ina’s new Modern Comfort Food is delicious! The entire family loved it and the boys said they could never eat chicken that wasn’t cooked this way again. :-) It was easy, comforting and one of those that makes your house smell divine. Skillet Roasted Chicken & Potatoes Recipe in Modern Comfort FoodServes 4… Read More
I’ve had a number of questions about the cake pops I made for Whit’s Golden Birthday celebration and am finally checking in with the details! They were absolutely darling and a huge hit with the family. I think these are a great alternative to a cake in covid times – they are just big enough… Read More
Winter weather means you will find soups, roasts and chilis on my supper table most days of the week! One of my family’s all time favorite recipes is White Chicken Chili. The original version of this recipe was shared NINE years ago in my Chili & Beer Tasting post. I have been unable to find white chicken… Read More