The classic entree for a holiday dinner is beef tenderloin. After working in the beef industry for over 20 years, I have a true passion for beef recipes, balancing flavors and cooking methods. My favorite cut is the tenderloin, which is yours? I love the flavor alone, but layering with additional flavor enhancing components like […]

Holiday Beef Tenderloin

plated cuts of beef tenderloin

December 9, 2020

I love Thanksgiving turkey, especially when using the brining process. So flavorful, juicy and easy! I have used wet and dry brining and enjoy the benefits of both. Chef Molly’s recipe with floral notes and crisp citrus flavors are simply amazing. I am so excited to share Richard’s holiday wine recommendations that pair perfectly with […]

Ellerbe’s Orange Blossom Turkey Brine and Holiday Wine Recommendations

November 11, 2020

It’s not the time of year you would expect a recipe that ripe tomatoes are the star of the show but I couldn’t resist sharing my Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil with Balsamic Reduction recipe that I typically make during the warmer summer months.  Recently, I was in a local grocery store and found the most beautiful […]

Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil with Balsamic Reduction

October 14, 2020

Wardrobe transition weather is officially upon us! However, we are still in the midst of warm one day, chilly the next, you know…fabulous Texas weather! I have selected a few items that are perfect for layering to help us transition from warmer weather to the crisp chilly days of fall which are right around the […]

Fall Wardrobe Transition

September 14, 2020

I cannot believe we have been a fur family for four years! LaLa is my VERY FIRST pet and I am not quite sure how I went 50 years without her! As most of you know, THE most unconditional love on the planet is from your pet. I/we need her just as much as she needs […]

LaLa Blackmon Turns 4

September 10, 2020

Hot Dogs, Step Aside! You’ll Love These Chili Cheese Dogs This isn’t your typical state fair hot dog! Introducing my Oven-Baked Chili Cheese Dog recipe… an ooey-gooey and delicious crowd-pleaser (that definitely calls for a fork and knife)! In this version of chili cheese dog, we’re loading up a large jelly roll pan with oven-baked […]

Oven-Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

September 9, 2020

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