Recently, Barry Archer bought a Kamado Joe smoker. We have smoked just about everything we could think of in the last few months. This is a new party appetizer go to. To me, it says coastal Christmas and harkens back to my childhood in Louisiana. They are so easy to make and everyone loves them!…
Cranderberry Gin Fizz
Nothing says Christmas like cranberries {and booze}. This delightful cocktail combines cranberry, elderberry and ginger ale in a spirit forward libation sure to please {or at least make your in-laws tolerable}. You’re welcome. INGREDIENTS: 6 fresh cranberries 2 parts gin 1/4 part St. Germaines 1 pt Ginger ale lime tuiles INSTRUCTIONS: Muddle the cranberries. Add…
Scratch Refried Beans
I can hear you now, who in the world makes refried beans? Just open the can, right? When you have food allergies, cross contamination is everywhere. Canned beans always have so much salt and nightshdes. I make this in my trusty pressure cooker and they cook up in a flash! This is also an excellent…
Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies
Sadly, this is full gluten and real butter. I have not ever found a gluten free sugar cookie recipe that rivals the real thing. If you have one, please share! What I do love about this recipe is that it is perfect for cut cookies. A good dough needs to hold it’s shape when it…
Pan Con Tomate
Recently, my daughter needed to make tapas for her Spanish class. We were delighted to find this dish from Spain. It is very similar to Italian bruschetta. It always fascinates me to discover regional variations of favorite dishes. This is not nightshade free because it contains tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 6 vine ripe tomatoes 1 loaf of ciabatta…
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