Category: Holidays

  • Red Cocktails and Drinks – My Favorites

    Red Cocktails and Drinks – My Favorites

    Red Cocktails are the perfect choice for both Valentine’s Day , Cinco de Mayo and Christmas. But don’t stop there. I enjoy them all year long! Bloody Mary – Sangria – Strawberry Daiquiri…What do these drinks have in common? They are all cocktail recipes, all red, dramatic and all so delicious.  Razzmatazz Red – These […]

  • Savory Barbecue Pork Ribs

    Savory Barbecue Pork Ribs

    This recipe for barbecue pork spare ribs is an easy as them come.  Just cook the ribs in the oven, then marinate with the sauce and barbecue on the grill.  You can even cook them the day before and then quickly grill the next evening for a fast and easy meal. It’s Grilling Time! Try […]

  • Fourth of July DIY Home Projects

    Fourth of July DIY Home Projects

    The 4th of July is traditionally a time for family and friend get-togethers.  Why not entertain in style with one of these neat Patriotic Fourth of July DIY projects? From party games to table displays, these red white and blue projects give a patriotic feel to your outdoor gathering. Most of the projects require just […]

  • Pestiños – Traditional Spanish Cookies with a Wine and Cinnamon Flavor

    Pestiños – Traditional Spanish Cookies with a Wine and Cinnamon Flavor

    These Pestiños pastries are flavored with citrus, wine and cinnamon.  If you are looking for something special to take to a cookie swap, this recipe will delight the party guests with their delicate texture. Pestiños are a Spanish cookie from Andalusia and other regions of Southern Spain.  They are often served at Christmas time, but […]

  • Black bean Salsa with Corn and Tomatoes

    Black bean Salsa with Corn and Tomatoes

    This black bean salsa is a nice change from the regular bottled salsa and is much more hearty. We have tacos and burritos a lot at my house.   Most of the time, we use traditional toppings and sides. Today I decided to make a special salsa to go along with the tacos. They pair together […]

  • Margarita steaks with cilantro and Lime

    Margarita steaks with cilantro and Lime

    Even though Labor day has come and gone, you can still grill. We do it most weekends here in NC, all year long. These Margarita steaks will be perfect for the barbecue. My husband is the grill master at our house, but he counts on me to come up with something to season or marinate […]