Spicy Shrimp Queso
Mardi Gras is here! You know I require lots of delicious Mardi Gras party food to feed all our hungry revelers, and I’m sure you do, too. And the food must be substantial. After all, we need something hearty to keep our strength up, and celery sticks are simply not...
Sausage, Cheddar, and Apple Bread Pudding
Need an easy, make-ahead, cool-weather brunch dish? Take a look at Sausage, Cheddar, and Apple Bread Pudding. It’s delicious, it’s simple, and you can make it ahead--and even freeze it--if you want to. And while it’s tailor-made for a chilly-day brunch, it can...
Amazing Swiss Steak
This braised Swiss Steak smothered in its savory onion and tomato gravy is a cool weather favorite at my house. It’s familiar, comforting, and the flavorful beef is wonderfully tender. I always serve it with some sort of starchy vehicle to transport every last bit...
Classic Chicken Pie with Crunchy Topping
So, I know I say this all the time, and it’s probably getting irritating, but our Chicken Pies were pretty popular at the catering shop. We always tried to have Chicken Pie of some sort in the coolers, and we had several versions--Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pie,...
Crab Rangoon Dip
Last week was Christmas. A couple of days earlier I was making my last dash through the grocery store when I found myself next to a woman frowning at the mainstream condiments. She seemed stressed. She asked me if I saw the sweet chili sauce. I told her it...

