Monthly Archives: November 2012

Wonderfully moist, brined Thanksgiving turkey

Posted on November 28, 2012 by deliciousdivas

If you have never brined a turkey before, you really must try this turkey recipe I found this recipe in Southern Living Cooking for Christmas 2012. This is a special edition presented exclusively by Dillard’s that I picked up on a shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in apple stuffing, brined turkey, casserole, Celebrations, Cookbook, Dessert, Food, green beans, lime Jell-O mold, meatballs, pasta, potatoes, ravioli, Recipe, shrimp cooked in Old Bay Seasoning and beer, slaw, sweet potato souffle, sweet potatoes, turkey, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Light, delicious Southwestern omelet

Posted on November 20, 2012 by deliciousdivas

I love black beans, salsa, eggs and cheese.  Now put them altogether and you get a light, delicious Southwestern omelet just perfect for a great breakfast, or in this case, breakfast for dinner. I have stubbornly clung to making all … Continue reading →

Posted in black beand, cheese, Food, omelet, Recipe, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, salsa | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Asiago-Crusted Pork Chops

Posted on November 19, 2012 by deliciousdivas

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and as always I am excited; excited because I love everything about Thanksgiving.  I love the chill in the air, the leaves on the trees turning beautiful hues of yellow, orange and red.  … Continue reading →

Posted in broccoli, cheese, panko breadcrumbs, pork chops, Recipe | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Seared scallops with warm fruit salsa

Posted on November 17, 2012 by deliciousdivas

Have you ever had a week, or two, that you wish you could just live over or forget?  Well, that is how I felt over the last two weeks.  I mentioned in my last post that I would start to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Light, Food, pineapple, Recipe, red pepper, scallops, tomatoes | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

Sweet, creamy mini dessert

Posted on November 8, 2012 by deliciousdivas

In my last post ‘Easy, delicious Coq Au Vin’ I mentioned that I wanted to share the delicious dessert I prepared during my sister-in-law’s recent visit. Now there is a story to choosing this dessert.  On a spring cruise on … Continue reading →

Posted in cheese cake, Cookbook, Dessert, Desserts, Food, strawberry cheesecake | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Easy, delicious Coq Au Vin

Posted on November 6, 2012 by deliciousdivas

Several days before leaving on our recent cruise we received a call from Randy’s sister telling us that she would be on the east coast on business and would stop by for a few days.  The first thought I always … Continue reading →

Posted in bacon, Betty Crocker, Burgundy, carrots, chicken, chicken broth, coq au vin, Food, French cuisine, Recipe, wine | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Cruising to the Bahamas—Day at Sea

Posted on November 2, 2012 by deliciousdivas

I love the days we spend at sea.  Just sailing along slowly, sitting poolside, reading a book, chatting with friends and just kicking back.  I love cruising because I can choose to be as energetic or as relaxed as I … Continue reading →

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Cruising to the Bahamas-Nassau

Posted on November 1, 2012 by deliciousdivas

We woke to yet another beautiful day.  Today we stop at Nassau, The Bahamas and one of our favorite places to enjoy while on the island, Señor Frogs.  The group all agreed at dinner that we would meet up at … Continue reading →

Posted in cake, Dessert, flaky pastry, Food, shrimp cocktail, soup, spiced rum, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments