My Daily Morsel

Back in the day, my mom would typically heat up a rotisserie chicken for dinner on a busy weekday. I remember when she pulled it out of the oven, I would rush to her side and wait for her to look away for a moment. I would then proceed to peel the crispy skin away … Read moreRoasted Citrus-Herb Chicken

Even though it is not quite soup season yet, I just had to share this one with you. This weekend was a cool and rainy one. It is the kind of weather that is just begging and pleading with you to whip up a warm pot of hearty soup. It even had me toying with … Read moreRoasted Poblano-Cheddar Soup

A girl’s gotta have a few tricks up the ‘ole sleeve in the kitchen. A few easy go-to recipes can make cooking a lot simpler and a lot more fun. This hot fudge sauce is, if you will, that reliable cardigan of your fall wardrobe. It goes with just about everything – you can drizzle … Read moreHot Fudge Sauce

There are some kitchen essentials that are so easy to make at home. One example of this is pesto. The first time that you make pesto at home, you feel like it is a sin to ever buy pre-made pesto again. I especially love making homemade pesto because of the endless variations. With one basic … Read moreCilantro-Cumin Pesto

About nine years ago, my aunt opened a bed and breakfast in downtown Dallas. It is an adorable six-bedroom house that serves up a mean breakfast. Sometimes I help my aunt cook breakfast on the weekends when she has a full house. One of her signature dishes is a thick piece of French toast stuffed … Read moreStuffed French Toast with Berry Jam

One reason that I love the holiday season so much is because I get to make tasty treats to give away as gifts to my friends, family, and neighbors. But it doesn’t have to be cold outside to wrap up some edible treats for those that you love. I made a big batch of strawberry … Read moreStrawberry-Rhubarb Freezer Jam

I am that person. The person that loves it when holiday decorations are up before Halloween is even over. The person that yearns to hear those catchy holiday tunes in the middle of the summer. Truth be told, holiday albums remain on my iPod all year long. Sometimes you need a little holiday cheer, even … Read moreSpiced Pecans

Biscuits – they are my kryptonite. I wish I had a faster metabolism so that I could happily shovel biscuit after biscuit into my mouth with no remorse. Flaky, buttery biscuits are the most perfect comfort food that I can think of. Pulling warm, pillow-like puffs of dough out of the oven is one of … Read morePeach and Blackberry Cobbler

It was the worst and most painful text message I had ever received. It was from my mother and it read something like “I can’t afford to subsidize your Diet Coke addiction anymore.” My heart sunk. ‘Twas like I had lost a close family member. The expression on my face probably would have led others … Read moreAunt Norma’s Seven Layer Bars

Here’s the deal. Halloween is over. Christmas music, Christmas decorations, and all-around holiday cheer are now 100% acceptable. I celebrate in private all year long, but only in public once I deem it necessary to wear a scarf. Those are the rules. I was overjoyed to learn that my roommate is as crazy about the … Read moreSpicy Quick Pickle, Ham, and Pawlet Sandwiches