French Dip Burgers
Beef Burgers Grilling Low Calorie Main Dish Sandwiches

French Dip Burgers

I’ve been eating these French Dip Burgers for years. The crusty French bread and savory burger dipped in au jus is simply fantastic. I’m usually the kind of burger girl that piles on the condiments, cheese, and veggies, but these burgers just don’t need…

October 5, 2011
Gourmet Jell-O Shots
Drinks & Cocktails Tailgate Party

Gourmet Jell-O Shots

As you can see from the Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix post, I had a lot of fun tailgating a few weeks ago. Along with the seriously addicting snack mix, I made Mexican Brownies, fruit and doughnut hole skewers (more on those later), and Jell-O…

October 3, 2011
Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix
Appetizers Tailgate Party

Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix

Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix. Sounds like the best thing you’ll ever eat, right? Well, it is! Last weekend I was in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the big Alabama/Arkansas matchup. My cousin-in-law, Philip, puts this shindig together every two years, and boy can he plan a…

September 30, 2011
Spicy Skillet Pork Chops
Low Calorie Main Dish Pork

Spicy Skillet Pork Chops

I’m a huge fan of pork chops. Easy to cook and go with just about any flavor combination. Sweet, savory, spicy, combo of all three, it works with pork chops. The simplicity of these Spicy Skillet Pork Chops attracted me to the recipe. It’s…

September 28, 2011
Inside of a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin
Breakfast Desserts Muffins & Scones

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

The first day of Fall was official last Friday, and you can definitely tell it’s that time of year by reading all the pumpkin posts popping up on food blogs. I love finding out new ways to use pumpkin, whether it’s in a savory…

September 26, 2011
Root Beer Float Cake
Cakes Desserts

Root Beer Float Cake & Cookbook Giveaway!

This time last week I was sitting at the Loveless Cafe about to pig out on one of the best breakfasts, in addition to some of the best desserts. A handful of folks were treated to brunch to celebrate the new cookbook, Desserts from…

September 23, 2011
Crescent Picadillo Bundles
Beef Low Calorie Main Dish Sandwiches

Crescent Picadillo Bundles

I think my indecisiveness leads me to choose foods with a combination of flavors. If you ask me to choose between savory and sweet, I just can’t do it. I like it all. So I find myself drawn to dishes that have everything. They…

September 21, 2011
Porta Via Spaghetti Carbonara
Restaurants & Eateries

Porta Via Italian Kitchen (Nashville)

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to visit Porta Via, located at 21 White Bridge Road. It’s been there for years and I’ve heard so many good things about it. They are the only restaurant in Nashville serving VPN-certified pizzas and…

September 19, 2011
Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
Low Calorie Main Dish Vegetarian

Creamy Spinach Enchiladas

Sign me up for any kind of enchilada, but especially one that is packed with cheese, sour cream, and spinach and takes hardly anytime to whip together. I made these Creamy Spinach Enchiladas last Saturday for lunch and I was counting on it being…

September 12, 2011