As promised, now that Thanksgiving is over and we have had a chance to do a post-mortem on what worked and what didn't, I'll be sharing the recipes that made the cut. First, is this delicious take on sweet potato casserole.
World’s best hot chocolate
I'm celebrating a miracle today. I survived a serious car accident in a blizzard without a scratch. Rather than my usual celebratory alcoholic drink, I've chosen to make the hot chocolate we usually have at Christmas. This hot chocolate can be made in a crock pot, though this time I used the stove. It's simple, … Continue reading World’s best hot chocolate
Crock pot Applesauce
I love homemade applesauce. But I never make it because I always thought it was too time consuming. Then Pinterest alerted me to this surprisingly easy version in a crock pot! The most time consuming part was peeling and chopping the apples. With a few tweaks, it tasted just like Gramma's! Ingredients: 8 to 10 … Continue reading Crock pot Applesauce
Homemade Mag Mud
In honor of tailgate season (and Mizzou's first SEC game against Georgia!) I wanted to share one of our most favorite tailgate dips, Mag Mud. In Austin, Texas, is the most amazing restaurant, Magnolia Cafe. My very, very dear friend B insisted (it didn't take much!) we go there whenever I visited her and it … Continue reading Homemade Mag Mud
Green Chili Stew
One thing I miss about Texas is the abundance of Hatch green chilies at HEB. And the green chili enchiladas at Chuys. We've tried a few recipes from scratch to match the sauce and a stew without luck. Until we found Cookwell & Company’s Two-Step Green Chile Stew Mix. With a few modifications, it was … Continue reading Green Chili Stew