Am I the only girl excited for Thanksgiving dinner? Pumpkin flavored everything, everywhere, fresh picked apples, cinnamon and nutmeg goodness just waiting to be devoured. Diets are officially on hold until January. But this season, I promised myself not to fall to far from my healthy eating plan. I’ve scurried the internet for the best […]

Am I the only girl excited for Thanksgiving dinner? Pumpkin flavored everything, everywhere, fresh picked apples, cinnamon and nutmeg goodness just waiting to be devoured.…

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking dish Kosher salt 3 cups wide egg noodles (about 5 ounces) 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 12 ounces ground beef 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato […]

You can tell that the holidays is all about the money Macy’s has decide to open on Thanksgiving breaking a long time tradition Read More

It’s Christmas Holiday travel time. Healthy eating has always been a problem for travelers.  It’s one of the reasons we gain weight during this time of the year.  CNN.com has some healthy eating tips for us all.  Read more:

Ingredients: 2 slices ham, christmas ham 2 slices cooked turkey 2 slices gruyere cheese 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon prepared stuffing 2 slices thick bread 2 teaspoons butter Directions: 1 Butter the outsides of the bread. 2 On the unbuttered side, layer the ham, cheese, turkey, cranberry, and stuffing. Put the other slice on […]

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 8 ounces Spanish-style chorizo, chopped 1 small bunch collard greens, washed well, ribs removed and sliced into very thin ribbons 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 cups cubed and toasted cornbread (day old yellow cornbreadpreferred) 4 cups chicken stock 2 eggs, beaten […]

More than a million people are expected to pass through Houston’s two main airports on the way to see family and friends for Thanksgiving.  Some…

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for greasing the baking dish 1 1/2 pounds yams, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1-inch thick slices 5 ounces (about 32) sweetened round crackers (recommended: Maria Crackers), or graham crackers 3/4 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, […]

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/2 cup warm milk 1 egg 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1/4 cup butter, softened Check All Add to Shopping List Directions Place water, milk, egg, 1/3 […]

Ingredients  3 gallons peanut oil for frying, or as needed 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed 1/4 cup Creole seasoning 1 white onion Check All Add to Shopping List Directions In a large stockpot or turkey fryer, heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Be sure to leave room for the turkey, or the oil […]

What can you really say when your aunt tells you you’ve gained some weight when you arrive home for the holidays? This was me two…