I love to eat s’mores WAY more often than I have the opportunity to actually make them over a fire. Thanks to this little recipe, I can have s’mores bites anytime I wish! They are just as amazing, chocolately and gooey-goodness messy as the classic version of s’mores. And they really don’t take long to make! Here are the steps, followed by the recipe. INGREDIENTS 7 whole graham crackers, finely crushed (equals one cup) 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tablespoons butter, {Read More}
Garlicky, Black-Pepper Shrimp and Black-Eyed-Peas
June 15, 2015 By
Black-eyed-peas for New Year’s Good Luck! Black eyed peas for New Years Day… if you’re from the South, you KNOW this is a thing! If you’re not… you’ll want to adopt this southern tradition! Yup… eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day and you’ll be sure to have good luck all year long! This New Years Day recipe just happens to be my favorite shrimp recipe EVER! I made it once a few years ago and then forgot about {Read More}
Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo
June 10, 2015 By
Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo is the perfect blend refreshing, spicy, sweetness on a hot summer day! I bought a couple of personal, seedless watermelons over the weekend and, by yesterday, hadn’t cut into them yet. I wanted to do something a bit different than usual and settled upon apico degallo for one of them (another yummy watermelon recipe is coming soon!) Watermelon, mango, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Doesn’t it sound simply mouth-watering? It’s so flavorful {Read More}
How to Host a Seafood Boil
June 8, 2015 By
This past weekend we hosted our second summer seafood boil and invited a new set of California friends to take in this southern tradition! (You can read about last year’s boil here). Seafood boils are one of my favorite parties to host, and we do it at least once a year. You’ll need one of these: And some freezer paper. What’s not to love about a seafood boil? The food is delicious, the cleanup easy, and the fixin’s few! Grap your printable {Read More}
Fresh & Healthy Guacamole
May 5, 2015 By
This fresh and healthy guacamole recipe is delicious as well as quick and easy to make! What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with fresh and healthy guacamole and an ice cold Corona? Living in San Antonio for 13 years gave me ample opportunities to taste some of the best guacamole you’ll ever find (my favorite is the tableside guacamole at Sazo’s at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter). I’ve spend years perfecting my own version to share with you {Read More}
Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
April 27, 2015 By
Summer is in the air! At least in these parts. Lazy afternoons by the pool will be here soon, and I have the perfect poolside beverage: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas. This concoction is not your average margarita. It’s a margarita with a real kick to it! It’s the perfect marriage of two of my favorite things: juicy watermelon and spicy jalapenos. With a healthy dose of tequila, of course. If you’re not a fan of heat in your drinks, just reduce the amount {Read More}
