Pecan Pie Mini Tarts

I needed a sweet holiday fix.  One that was miles away from chocolate.  Being that I'm more of a vanilla girl and my soulmate is a choc-aholic, every now and again chocolate and I have to take a break. 

This recipe was heaven sent, and they're dainty and lovely to boot.  The caramely filling and cream cheese crust are a positively scrumptious pairing. 

Copycat: Wingers Wings & Amazing Sauce

These wings really are off-the-hook amazing.  I very rarely fry anything- for health, & because I hate the messy oil cleanup.  But these are worth it, and surprisingly easy!  My dragon slayer recently went to Wingers and was happy to report that mine are much better.  He's brutally honest with my cooking, and so this was a genuine compliment folks!  Impress your next football party crowd with these finger lickin' superstars.

Clam Chowder

Can I just be honest with you?  My Clam Chowder is fabulous.  I doth proclaim it from the roof tops, that I swear it's better than Ivar's and those San Franciscan chowder bowls that I'd heard so much about.  Big talk?  Indeed.  Try it out and you'll see. 

Belly Button Soup

Oh stop it.  You have to admit that the name is fitting.  This hearty flavorful soup has always been a family favorite, and it never fails to remind me of my lovely Madre and her good home cookin'.