Birthday burgers and cookie balls

Last week, I was happy to receive three new recipes from friends that I’ll share today. This first recipe comes from interior designer and friend, Dawn Hearn (a great cook!) who made it for her brother’s birthday. Instead of beef, these burgers use ground chicken and are delicious!

Wake up to a great breakfast

Last week and weekend, I got to spend in Austin with my grandsons Jack and Cole while Cate and Bill were traveling. Then I went to Dallas for a close friend’s daughter’s wedding. While there, I stayed with college roomie Rebecca and husband Ronny.

Cook's Corner: Baking cookies for Santa, or yourself

Christmas is about many things, but in the holiday food world, cookies play a major role. Today, I have some new and delicious new recipes for cookies and bar cookies that can be baked now and frozen for easy entertaining in the next two weeks.

Cook's Corner: Planning ahead for Thanksgiving

It may sound early to some of you, but for those of you who love to plan ahead, I thought I’d share some recipes for freezable dishes that will be wonderful on your Thanksgiving table (or any time, for that matter).

Tastes of the Town: How to cook up authentic fried rice

I recently attended a demonstration given by Milana Shydler on the secrets to making authentic fried rice.“I’m from a Chinese family. My parents immigrated from rural China in the 1950s after the Communist takeover” she said.Her parents set new roots while keeping certain food traditions alive.

Cook's Corner: No-sweat meals for your table

Easy and delicious are on the menu this week, with some favorite recipes for easy entrees! These all happen to be for chicken, so I hope you’re a fan.

Cook's corner: Pumpkin flavors are in season

Fall is here, and pumpkins are everywhere! I don’t know why most folks only cook with pumpkin in the fall and winter, but perhaps that makes it more special when we do! Today I have four new recipes using pumpkin or pumpkin seeds that I think you’ll have fun trying.