Ommy Noms

Red beans, black beans, limas... I love 'em all.  I've got to say, though, that my favorite type of beans to make and eat has go...

One of my favorite quick meals consists of boudain and biscuits with a little mustard on the side.  (I know that sounds strange, but tru...

I'm not a morning person, so breakfast is always an issue for me during the work week.  I have to be at work before 7:00, and ...

I've cooked this quick breakfast recipe (essentially a ginormous dutch baby) several times over the past couple of years.  I ...

The Mister and I have both been nursing wicked colds all week.  I'm finally getting my appetite back and decided that a big batch o...

Toward late October, my friends and I co-hosted a Halloween bash.  I was in charge of dessert and, after sifting through zillions of c...

  First of all, I hope everyone has had a lovely Easter holiday!  I have been a busy little bee the last few days.  See, I'm graduati...

When I was a little girl, my mom once pointed out a passing Amtrak to me.  "Look in the windows- people are riding in that train!&qu...

One of the most wonderful things my husband and I received for our wedding (almost five years ago!) was a booklet of recipes compiled by...

My husband and I are not usually into casserole-type meals, but this tetrazzini was a very pleasant surprise.  I took several liberties w...

I sampled a bit of Texas sheet cake at a recent potluck and was hooked immediately.  The icing is poured over the cake while it's pi...

What I've been up to lately: Sharing an experience of a lifetime with the most wonderful group of six year olds I know, Hun...

I've been on a quest lately to find healthy, filling meals that I can get on the table in a hurry.  This one definitely fits the bill...

I made this homemade ketchup awhile back.  It is super easy and has a depth of flavor that is just AMAZING.  (I am semi-ashamed to admit ...

Winner, winner, I've finally discovered the secret to a tasty chicken dinner!         The chicken develops a flavorful, crisp...