Holiday gift guide for the hostess with the mostess.
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Cherry Tomato Confit
A Super Easy Party Appetizer Garlic, herbs and tomatoes in a warm bath of extra virgin olive oil makes your whole house smell intoxicating. Pour the just-baked mixture over goat cheese and serve it with crostini or crackers, and it makes the perfect party appetizer. HOW TO MAKE THE CONFIT Look for the smallest size…
Baked Pumpkin Custard (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)
A Simple and Delicious Thanksgiving Dessert Do you love pumpkin pie, but can’t do dairy? Do you have gluten-free guests coming for Thanksgiving? Does the thought of making homemade pie dough give you anxiety? Make these simple dairy-free and gluten-free pumpkin custards. It’s basically the pie filling without the crust. Spicy, creamy pumpkin custard is…
Getting Organized for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving barely gets its due. Christmas décor and ads appear before Halloween and holiday movies pop up in October. Let’s not run through Thanksgiving like it’s a race. Take the time to enjoy the week with friends and family and celebrate a season of gratitude. Let’s slow down and be thankful for the abundance of meaningful…
Chopped Collard Green Salad
The Perfect Fall Salad Next week our school book fair begins. What does that have to do with collard green salad, you say? Texans love a good potluck and my favorite one of the year happens to be at our school book fair. It’s a group effort and a hodge podge of everything from pimento…
Fourth of July Menu
What We’re Cooking for the 4th I’m planning an easy 4th of July menu that will feed a crowd, but won’t knock me off my feet in terms of prep and cook time. I want something different than burgers and dogs, although truthfully I love those too. Here’s some menu inspiration in case it helps…
Fourth of July Favorites
Friday Live List: Fourth of July Favorites! My amazing assistant Melissa is planning an easy chili dog buffet for her 4th of July guests in Chappell Hill, complete with Teton Waters Ranch grass-fed sausages, buns, grated cheddar, relish, Bubbies sauerkraut, chopped red onion and Marcia’s Weeknight Chili. End the night with dessert served on these…
Christmas Menus
Christmas Menus Merry merry! Only a couple more sleeps until Christmas Eve, so it’s GO time! Cards are out, treats are delivered and shopping is done. Now let’s talk food! Christmas Eve in our house is all about something simple that doesn’t drain your energy, just in case it’s a late night ahead. Our Christmas…
2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Ideally, holiday gifts should be things you want to receive yourself. That’s why most of the items in my 2018 Gift Guide I already own and love. From a hostess gift to a gift for your mother-in-law, best friend or sister, I hope you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Maybe even yourself! For…
Honey Roasted Root Vegetables
PrintHoney Roasted Root VegetablesPrep 15 minsCook 35 minsTotal 50 minsAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 6-8 servings A super easy side dish that is perfect alongside a weeknight roast chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey. Add a couple peeled and chopped beets to the vegetable mixture if you’d like. Save leftovers to toss with salad greens for lunch…