By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Spring has a way of motivating us into creating something new and beautiful. For me it’s weed-free flowerbeds and new colorful flowers and plants, clean closets and cabinets, or ensuring every spot of dust has vanished from my house. But this week, spring has nudged me into the kitchen. It’s the time of year when new …
Recipes to Swing into Spring
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Trying new recipes doesn’t need a special season of the year but swinging into spring with light and fun dishes makes sense to me. The following are a few favorites that will tickle your tastebuds. Crispy Jicama Apple Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4 I tried this for the …
Yummy Holiday Recipes
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This is the season to prepare favorite Christmas recipes for family and friends. I enjoy exploring new recipes. If the ingredients look yummy, I’ll try it. This year, I tried three new recipes! This first one is Buttermilk Blueberry Puff, and the author is Joanna Gaines. This sweet treat bursts with flavor. Just the right amount …
Appealing To Your Autumn Appetite
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Autumn always appeals to my appetite. I want to cook and bake—everything from healthy to savory to satisfying my sweet tooth. Bring on autumn squash soup, hot bread, apples anything, root vegetables, pumpkin everything, and don’t forget cinnamon and butter. The lure is the calendar because here in Houston, the high temps have dropped from 100 …
Special Recipes to Comfort the Soul
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A writer’s life is busy, hectic, and varied. Much like everyone else on the planet. But when I crave think time and the ability to process ideas and yet be creative, I often cook or bake. At least if the dish doesn’t turn out tasty, the rejection is minimal. A few years ago, I realized I …