In the Kitchen

My mom makes my kids "meals" when we visit.  My eldest thinks these are the best!  "No one makes meals like Granny," she says.  This magical meal is a relish plate, and my mom keeps it out from morning until...

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies I decided to try a new cookie this year. I typically stick to the same recipes every December, but these Peppermint Meltaways were really fun and  a big hit at the Holiday party where I shared them....

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to start planning your celebration! Of course, if I had my pick of Cinco celebrations, I would definitely pick a restaurant that served bottomless, guiltless margaritas (is that even a thing?!)...

I regularly see posts across the “Mom” Facebook groups that I follow, asking what are the best cooking pans out there. I've been married for 10 years and I have tried them all: cheap non-stick, pricier non-stick, stainless steel...

Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday.  I love the gathering of family, the food and most of all the desserts!  Although, the preparation for Thanksgiving is a whole ordeal in itself. Last year I did something that I thought...

Are you on a hunt for kid-friendly lunches? Parents everywhere are emptying their child's lunchbox at the end of the school day, only to find that their child has not even touched their lunch. The struggle is real, ya'll. I have...

The leaves are turning colors, it’s starting to be crisp early in the morning…well, maybe somewhere, not here. Here, our harbingers of “Back to School” are adorable cookies on Instagram and aisles full of school supplies at HEB.   We are...

Whether you are a pregnant or nursing mama or lead an alcohol-free lifestyle, sometimes it's easy to feel left out when everyone else is sipping and toasting a fun drink - especially on holidays and during the big toast...

CAKE BALLS!!! These are the single most requested desserts I am asked to make by all my friends.   When I was a teacher -- this was my go to dessert for all the pot lucks. You can decorate these to make a...

If it's too hot to cook, too long til payday, or too taxing to think of what to make for supper, keep reading for 3 recipes to use canned chicken. Before I get to the recipes, here's what I like...