I wanted to take some candy or dessert home for Thanksgiving.  After looking in my grandmothers cookbook I settled on turtle candy.  This candy was a huge hit with the adults and the kids.  You can find the paraffin or baking wax at your local grocery store.  ENJOY!!! Ingredients: 5 oz. package pecan halves...

For my birthday back in September, Shaun gave me a pasta attachment for my kitchen aid mixer and a pasta cooking class.  Well, I decided to make pasta on my own before the basic pasta class and it didn’t end good.  Last Thursday night we finally had the class where we learned to make...

Ok, ok I’m about to admit a HUGE weakness of mine and its Chicken Salad.  I love this stuff.  When I go to restaurants I like to order it just to see how they create their dish.  I have provided a very simple but flavorful recipe below.  Once it has been in the refrigerator over...

I love to make casseroles and this one is definitely a favorite.  It calls for a lot of spicy ingredients but don’t be fooled, its not that spicy.  The top layer of corn tortillas add just a little bit of crunch to this casserole when its all said and done.  I also suggest serving with...

Well it has officially cooled off a bit in Houston, so I decided to make some stew for the weekend.  There is nothing like having something hot to eat when its cold outside.  You can add whatever vegetables you like and I have included the basics in this recipe.  I highly recommend serving this...

Lately, I have been traveling a lot on the weekends.  So, of course I want something to snack on that can be a healthy option.  I came up with this tasty trail mix and it is SUPER easy to make.  ENJOY!!! Ingredients: 1 cup de-shelled pistachios 1 cup raisins 1 cup sliced almonds 1/2...

 OH MAN, these are some delicious chicken tenders!  I wasn’t sure what to expect with the pita chips and then baked chicken, but I couldn’t get enough of these.  The Italian seasoning and flavored pita chips definitely add more flavor to this new take on chicken tenders.  These will definitely become a healthy family...

Over a year ago I had a co-worker bring these delicious crackers to work and I’ve been in love ever since.  I immediately asked for the recipe knowing that I would make them some day.   The saltines that I used were the multi-grain crackers to make it a bit more healthier than just using the traditional...