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Chilaquiles Recipe

This is actually my mom’s version of Chilaquiles. In Mexico where we learned to eat them, they don’t deep fry the tortillas, just brown in oil. They use fresh tomatoes with onions and chiles blended. They let the tortillas get soggy. I prefer the tortillas crisp, but of course the sauce made with fresh ingredients… [continue reading]

Peach Pie

It’s that time!  Texas peaches are ripe!  It’s a mad rush to bring them in because the critters outside steal them isn’t it?  Don’t have a tree in your back yard? No problem! You can find them galore in the grocery stores right now and they are GOOD! Truth be told I’m not a huge… [continue reading]

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a tradition at our house! Jason’s grandma Delores introduced me to this dish.  She served it every Easter.  I am not a huge fan of Jello ordinarily so I didn’t expect to like it all that well, but I loved it.  In fact Grandma served it as part of the meal,… [continue reading]

Easy Microwave Fudge

Your holiday treat list is not complete without a batch of fudge, or two, or three, or… I mean really, is there ever too much chocolate? Fudge used to be one of those scary things to make. There were as many stories of fudge failing as ruining the turkey. When it comes to fudge, I’m… [continue reading]

Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

I love homemade potato salad!  It’s one of our Easter meal must have side dishes.  Where as Jason’s grandma Doodle would usually purchase the potato salad for Easter, I always make it from scratch just like my mom made it.  Well, it’s how I remember my mom making it.  Through the years I’ve made changes… [continue reading]

Baked Ham and Egg Casserole Recipe

This is one of my favorite make ahead recipes for company.  I first made it when Jason and I had only been married a couple of years.  It was then that I really threw myself into cooking and enjoyed making new recipes daily.  For fun I followed a once a month cooking plan and made… [continue reading]

New Year’s Day Fondue Party 2014!

This year we opened our Christmas gifts on New Year’s Day morning since we were traveling for Christmas.  People kept asking the kids what they received for Christmas and then would look shocked when the kids replied, “Nothing, we didn’t get any presents.”  Actually, last year we didn’t exchange gifts at all so it wasn’t… [continue reading]

Candy Cane Cookie Twists

These were a favorite of mine from childhood.  I think it was my sister Miriam who would make them.  I always remember thinking they were so pretty and festive.  I have always loved peppermint flavor, so these were one of my favorites.  The girls had been asking if they could make some Christmas cookies so… [continue reading]

Chocolate Mint Cake Balls

Hi! I’m Esther’s friend, Danita, a pastor’s wife, homeschooling mom, food-loving Southern girl. I blog at “O Taste and See” where I share our family’s favorite recipes, and the stories that go with them. I enjoy reading “Laugh With Us Blog” and count it a privilege to guest post here. Our family, like others, looks forward all… [continue reading]