Happy Texas Independence Day, y’all! Us Texans have so much to be proud of – and boy, do we know how to show it. Only in Texas do cities have tight communities and small town have even bigger heart. Although it’s a diverse place, Texas Independence Day is one to celebrate what brings us together….

February 14th is for (beef) lovers. Skip the crowded, overpriced restaurant this year and opt for a cozy meal in (made with love). From breakfast to dinner, these five recipes will have you covered. 1. Make-Ahead Brunch Beef Strata We call it “make-ahead” for a reason – so you can enjoy the day with your…

Spicy, comforting, nourishing, quick to make and ready to warm you up from the inside out! Doesn’t that sound like the perfect recipe for a for a winter meal?! A steaming bowl of brothy beef and vegetable soup, like my Fast & Fit Beef Pho with Zucchini Noodles, turns a dreary dinner forecast into a…

Whoever decided that grilling ends with Labor Day either doesn’t live in Texas or finds some sort of strange pleasure in making meals more complicated than they need be. Us Texans are lucky and grill year ’round. In my book, grilling goes down as the easiest and most flavorful way to get dinner on the…

One exclamatory word . . . SQUACHOS! These chip-free nachos, made on slices of summer’s finest squash are life-changing and worth shouting about, especially for those on a lower carb or higher protein diet. Actually, my Beef Fajita Quinoa Squachos are a snack revolution regardless of your dietary leanings. Not only does this finger food…