Category: Party Food

If there was a Hall of Fame for easy, personalized summer dishes, go ahead and put these Herb Chicken Meatballs in a place of honor. Italian herbs give this lightened-up comfort food its fresh and balanced flavor, while smoked cheddar and prosciutto make it anything but boring. If you’re craving some flexibility, you can’t go […]

Grilling is one of my favorite things to do during the summer! It adds incredible flavor to any dish and it’s actually one of the healthier ways to cook meat. When you grill meat, more of the excess fat drips off while you are grilling it, versus cooking it in a pan where the excess […]

Spa water is one of my favorite ways to stay hydrated in the summer. Now that it’s July, just when I think it can’t get any hotter – Texas proves us all wrong and adds some humidity. With what appears to be a never-ending heat wave, it is more important than ever to make sure […]

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, do you know what you’ll be munching on during the big game against the Falcons and the Patriots? I try to find healthy alternatives to my favorite game day snacks, because it’s easy to eat as many calories as some of these NFL players! One of my go-to foods that […]

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 […]

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 […]

When you live in Texas, popsicles are pretty much a staple in any household. Adults and children alike have to beat the heat somehow! The problem with most popsicles is that they are packed full of refined sugar and preservatives and because they seem healthy, people tend to eat more of them. Making your own […]

Summer entertaining is beginning, which means lots of graduation, birthday and pool parties and great food! Do we really even need an excuse to throw a party, other than the fact that it’s nearly summer? If you are hosting a party this summer, you will want to make sure you know how to build the ultimate cheese […]