Category: Holiday Foods

When the cold weather hits, I always love to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. Years ago, people didn’t drink hot chocolate like we do today.They simply roasted cocoa beans and mixed it with a little water and spices. Needless to say, the hot chocolate was pretty bitter! Today, chocolate has become increasingly popular […]

One of the best parts about Thanksgiving is that the feast just keeps on giving! Days after family and friends have gathered around the table, there are Thanksgiving leftovers STILL sitting in your fridge. Talk about something to be grateful for! While we all love a good gluttonous Thanksgiving meal, eating leftover green bean casserole […]

We teamed up with our friends at Personal Creations and are sharing some fun ways to re-purpose your Thanksgiving leftovers! To make your life a little easier post-feasting, try to extend your Thanksgiving meal by a few days with some creative leftovers. You will have earned a break from the grocery store and the kitchen […]

For most Americans, Thanksgiving is all about Thanksgiving sides like green bean casseroles, mountains of mashed potatoes, roll after roll, stuffing, cranberry sauce and rivers of gravy. While you really can’t go wrong with any these Thanksgiving side dishes, sometimes it’s fun to break from tradition and serve something a little out of the ordinary. We wanted […]

Families are becoming more and more conscientious of the kind of food they are serving at their tables. During the holidays with food ‘ a plenty, it’s important to be aware of where your food came from and make sure you are making not only a healthy choice but an ethical choice, especially when it […]

Pumpkin is one of our favorite fall ingredients because it is so versatile. It can be added to just about anything – and during the holiday season it seems like we do just that -we add it to soups, sauces, salads (pumpkin seeds) pasta and most importantly, baked goods! Pumpkin is a great addition to […]

This Halloween something really magical is happening. People are putting teal pumpkins on their porch. What’s the big deal you might ask? These teal pumpkins are more than just a bright color that will catch passersby attention. They represent people worldwide who are joining the Teal Pumpkin Project created by Food Allergies Research & Education (FARE). This project was […]

I like to throw at least one holiday party a year. Since I’m a professional chef, my friends naturally want me to host it since they can always expect really great food (can I blame them?!). Being a hostess is a great opportunity to show your hospitality and gratitude for your friends and family and celebrate […]

In Texas we pretty much barbecue all year round, but Labor Day is a great excuse to have one last big “hoo-rah” before the summer is officially over. If you plan on heating up the grill this Labor Day we thought we’d share our favorite vegetable grilling recipe that you’d be crazy not to include on your […]

My daughter is very creative and so she has always loved Easter because it is filled with bright colors, tasty treats and lots of arts and crafts. Dying eggs has been a fun tradition for her because she loves getting creative with how she colors and decorates the eggs. While dying eggs can be fun, […]