Tag Archives: Southern Living Magazine
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Rosemary from Southern Living Magazine, January 2013

My older brother has been living a low carb lifestyle since the early 90′s. It’s served him well (he’s built like a rock, in great shape, good looking…..very married….sorry single lady friends). He’s been eating this way so long that … Continue reading
Maple-Pecan Sticky Buns from Southern Living Magazine, January 2013

I battled Spiderman this morning. Being pitted against super heroes is just one of those things listed in my Mom job description. Unfortunately, this epic fight included a very disgruntled Dudette who did her best to thwart every move I … Continue reading
Gingerbread Muffins with Spiced Nut Streusel from Southern Living Magazine, January 2013

The most frenetic time in our house is between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. At the front end of those fifteen minutes is when Hubby needs to leave for work. He rarely makes it out the door without a few minutes … Continue reading
Tiramisù Layer Cake from Southern Living Magazine, December 2011

In a few hours, Hubby, Dudette and I will be carrying this cake to party. We’re going to be ringing in 2012 with some good friends.As I was cutting into the cake so you could see the inside, I thought … Continue reading
Spicy Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin with Roasted Pears and Onions from Southern Living Magazine, December 2011

For the past week I have missed my kitchen. I bid my favorite room a fond farewell last Friday as we packed up the car and headed north towards Chicagoland.In the beautiful, quiet college town of Wheaton, I was fed … Continue reading
Overnight Coffee Crumble Cake from Southern Living Magazine, December 2011

Christmas breakfast is probably the most awkward meal of the whole year. It’s a no-brainer if you’re a young one. It just doesn’t exist. I remember the few times my mom tried to get us to eat something before we … Continue reading
Baked Potato Soup from Southern Living Magazine, December 2011

Why do I remember having tons of play time when I was a kid? Why do I remember dropping my books in the house after school, then running back outside to romp with friends for eight to ten hours before … Continue reading
Roasted Paprika Chicken from Southern Living Magazine, December 2011

Because of all the dishes I make and write about, many times conversations with people will gravitate towards cooking and food. I don’t feel that it necessarily has to be that way, especially since I have so many other interests, … Continue reading
Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole from Southern Living Magazine, December 2011

Did you see The Wedding Crashers? I didn’t, but I did see the advertisements for the movie several times and the premise seemed pretty ludicrous to me. Do people really do that? And get away with it?Would I ever crash … Continue reading


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