Good morning. It is frigid in Dallas today, and we woke up to a light blanket of snow. I know many of you are experiencing a heavy dose of winter, as well. The cold will stick around for a few days, so if you need something to warm you up, try this Italian Wedding Soup. On New Year’s Eve, my friends and I took a cooking class at one of my favorite places in Dallas–the Cookery. It was my 6th (or maybe 7th) class there, and I am always blown away by the experience. Unlike other cooking classes, the entire group prepares a family-style meal together, and you eat it…
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We are deep into soup season, and I couldn’t be happier about it. We’re expecting a strong cold front in Dallas later this week, and if you need an easy dinner that everyone will enjoy, don’t miss this 30-Minute Chili. I almost always double the recipe and freeze half for dinner another night. It doesn’t require much more time, and you’ll be thankful to have a quick dinner you can pull out of the freezer. Although this chili is good on its own, my family likes it best over Fritos and topped with cheese and fresh or pickled jalapeños. If you like more spice, add a sprinkle of dried chipotle…
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One of my most popular recipes and seriously the best pumpkin muffins you’ll ever eat. I highly recommend you double the recipe and share with friends. These usually don’t last long. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins 1 & ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 T pumpkin pie spice 1 t baking soda 1 t baking powder ¼ t salt 2 large eggs 1 cup plain canned pumpkin (if doubling recipe, use one 15 oz can) ½ cup melted butter 1-2 cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin tins with liners. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. …
