Bacon Potato Soup and Chicken Soup … Comfort in a bowl! Dear Friends, There’s something about fall that makes us want to gather people around our table, isn’t there? The cooler air, the changing leaves, the holidays on the horizon… it all whispers, “bring people together.” But here’s what I’m hearing from so many of…
Let me help! Preparing in advance makes it simple and easy. From the guest bedroom and bath to coffee and cocktails, to meal prep and activities, my Hosting Overnight Houseguests covers it all. With my step-by-step approach we will ensure you’re ready for overnight guests or extended visits during the holidays with family and friends….
Let’s jazz up traditional chili! It’s time to put a new spin on chili! We’ve all had traditional ground beef chili, chicken chili, and white bean chili but, have you had Short Ribs Chili?! I developed this recipe to make the most of my Saucy Short Ribs Chili recipe I gave you last week. It…
Be sure to make extra for the seconds your guests will want! “Lawdashion” is our endearing nickname for our good and generous friend, Donna Lawhon. While not a star on the big stage, she’s a superstar among friends. She is a superb cook and host, and sports a shelf full of golf trophies! I serve…
Another winning dish shared by a good friend and great cook! The Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux is one of my all time favorites! Hester has served it for years and I have loved every bite. After enjoying once again this summer, I asked for the recipe and Hester generously agreed to share with our…
… put this recipe on repeat! Leslie and JR are beloved friends. As we often say, we’ve known each other longer than we haven’t! JR and I love to cook together and I always learn so much from him. When he shared his Bolognese recipe, I knew I had struck gold, and even better when…
Elegantly delicious and effortless! The Baked Pasta Casserole Menu below has been a crowd pleaser in our group of friends for decades. You can easily substitute a high-quality gluten-free pasta such as Jovial. I also recommend using European pastas — they are typically made with non GMO wheat, which is so much better for all…
Perfect for fall dinner parties! Dear Friends, The air is cooler and at Grandfather the leaves are changing and falling! Time to host cozy dinners and holiday parties, which always brings to mind my near dinner party disaster. How would you feel if the plumbers were arriving as your Christmas party guests were arriving? Yes,…