I’ve Got a Feeling I Need Some Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day
Black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day will bring prosperity for the coming year! This recipe with greens and ham hocks is delicious and ridiculously easy.
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Laura
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Laura is a wife, mom of two, and dog-owner. She loves to eat, drink wine, travel, read and walk. After college (Vanderbilt University) and law school (University of Texas), she practiced law in California until the birth of her children, when she discovered it was more fun to play with a baby than to write a brief.
Kelly’s Salad: Southwestern Flavors with a Cilantro/Lime/Jalapeno Dressing
Feeling over-served and over-fed? Lighten up with this delicious southwestern chicken salad with jalapeno/lime/cilantro dressing.
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
Pecan pie with chocolate chips and a dash of bourbon — let the holiday dreams begin!
Carnitas for a Crowd
We love all things taco, but the best is roast pork carnitas tacos, moist but crisped and browned on the edges. Serve with a delicious pico de gallo for a happy crowd.
Sip Happens . . . wines to give as hostess gifts
Bring your hostess a bottle of wine for her to enjoy after the party. Three different price points, and varietals for everyone.
We Double Dog Dare You to Watch These Holiday Favorites!
The best Christmas movies to watch this holiday season, and some of the lines that make them unforgettable.
Grand Gifts for the Grandparents
They packed our lunches, bandaged our skinned knees, and taught us our ABCs. Let’s thank our aging parents with gifts that will delight, entertain, and make life more comfortable.
One-Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables
One-pan roasted pork tenderloin with roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onions is a quick, easy and delicious dinner, with minimal clean-up.
How To Give Fewer Gifts and Find “A Little Bit More”
Our Christmas was out of control. Every family member was buying a present for 15 other family members. We spent the days from Black Friday to Christmas Eve stomping through…
Crockpot Taco Soup
On a wet and chilly fall day, I love the smell of soup simmering in a crockpot. And when we’re busy it’s such a convenience to pop everything in a crockpot in the morning, and come home to yummy soup at night. This lean and high-fiber taco soup is super-easy to make, and gets better as it sits.