Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays !

I'm running out the door to go cook and sample some new Thanksgiving side dishes, but before I go I wanted to put up the party for you.  Hopefully we have some winner side dishes that I can share with you shortly.

Before we start I wanted to give you some Thanksgiving decor inspiration courtesy of my talented sister, Sue.  What a great tablescape!

Last week's party was fun, fun fun!  Dishes are getting better and better all the time!

There was one recipe that stood out by far...and got the most clicks!  

Congratulations on our featured recipe this week.

Chocolate Cake with Surprise Filling

by Something Sweet - Winnie's blog

This sure is a winner!

Stop by and say Hi!

This wonderful dish has been pinned on Pinterest!

Ready to party?

Couple of reminders to make the most of your posts.  ** Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!  **Please make sure to visit 1 or 2 other posts to share your compliments and enjoy their dishes as well!

Guidelines:

Please become a follower by joining my site with Google Friends Connect in the right side bar.
Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
Link back to Southern Sundays either in your post, or grab my Southern Sundays Button located in the right side bar.
Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Southern Sundays is back!

I've been out celebrating our 12 year Anniversary and wasn't around to host Southern Sundays last week.

So Sorry...

But, I'm back now.

Time to bring your best dishes and join the party.  It's almost Halloween time!

Can't wait to see all your creative goodies.

Before we start, here are some cute Halloween decor pics to take a look at.  These were taken at Disneyland.  They are having their annual Halloween Time and since this is a favorite holiday of mine we decided to take advantage of the season and make this one of our anniversay celebration days.

I especially like the Tinkerbell pumpkin carving.  So adorable!

On to the party.  At the last party we had two wonderful dishes that everyone enjoyed.  Congratulations to our two creative cooks on your featured dish.

Brownie Bites

by Call Me PMc

Yum Yum!

and

Baked Cinnamon Custards

by With A Blast

Heavenly!

Both of these wonderful dishes have been pinned on Pinterest!

Ready to party?

Couple of reminders to make the most of your posts.  ** Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!  **Please make sure to visit 1 or 2 other posts to share your compliments and enjoy their dishes as well!

Guidelines:

Please become a follower by joining my site with Google Friends Connect in the right side bar.
Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
Link back to Southern Sundays either in your post, or grab my Southern Sundays Button located in the right side bar.
Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

Well it's felt like fall around here all week long.  We even had a storm or two roll through.

And then I gave in...

I forgot all about long summer nights...I was longing for fall

longing for comfort food!

So I've been busy this weekend trying out some new dishes, and a few family favorites that remind me of fall. I can't wait to bring them to you!  How does Apple Crisp sound?  or, a lightened version of Chicken Saltimboca, or Italian Chicken and Bean Soup?  Exciting huh! So stay tuned for those excellent dishes.  They will warm your heart...and your soul.

But, there was some relaxing time too.
Driving by the coast this weekend.  Just look at the view!

Remember to take time to take in the beauty around you!

On to last week's party!  What fun...so many exciting dishes to see.  I wanted to eat them all!

Congratulations to our Featured Dish!

German Chocolate Cheesecake

by Call Me PMc
HEAVEN!

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

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Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
Link back to Southern Sundays either in your post, or grab my Southern Sundays Button located in the right side bar.
Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

Here are some beautiful shots around town to soothe your soul.

Remember to look for the beauty around you!

Last week's party was filled with great dishes.  One dish stood out....way out from the crowd

Congratulations on being this week's featured dish!

Sky Blue Potatoes

by Katie Kate's Kitchen

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

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Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays & Pinon Crusted Grilled Chicken

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

Since my mini vacation I've been remiss in posting any recipes.  So I thought I'd bring a little something to the party this week!

It's time for a Southwestern Fiesta.  The combination of chips, pine nuts and salsa turns chicken breasts into a dish with Latin flair!  The best part?  The chicken is grilled!

Crusted chicken usually involves an egg wash and flour, and messy fingers.  This technique skips all that by grilling the chicken briefly and then dipping the grilled side in salsa (a smooth version works best) and then in the pine nut and tortilla mixture.  Finish it up on the grill.  

The end result is that you have a wonderful one-sided crusted Southwestern dinner!  Oh, and don't forget to make the guacamole, it's a perfect compliment to this dish.  All this can be made in less than 30 minutes!  What a deal!

I served this with my jazzed up Refried Beans.  That recipe is coming up next!

Pinon Crusted Grilled Chicken

Serves 4

Guacamole:

2 large avocados, pitted and chopped

2 T fresh lime juice

2 T cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded and minced

Salt

For the chicken:

¼ c chopped pinons (pine nuts)

½ c crushed tortilla chips

½ c salsa (use your favorite)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

salt & pepper

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Mash the avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno in a medium bowl using a fork just until chunky.  Add salt to taste.  Cover and chill until use.

In a flat dish add pinons, and tortilla chips.  Stir to combine and set aside.  In another dish add salsa.  Set aside.

Salt and pepper both sides of your chicken.  Grill on medium high heat, covered, on the first side for about 5 minutes or until browned.  Take the chicken breast and dip the “cooked” side into the salsa.  Then dredge that same salsa side into the pinon crumb mixture. 

Return chicken to the grill with the crust side up.   Grill until cooked through, another 5-6 minutes.  Serve chicken over the guacamole.  

recipe shared at these parties:  Weekend Potluck
On the Menu Monday

Last week's party was filled with great dishes.  One dish stood out....way out from the crowd

Congratulations on being this week's featured dish!

Coconut Pound Cake with Lime Glaze

by Flour Me With Love

This looks awesome and reminds me of the tropics!

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

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Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
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Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

I'm taking a little time out to visit my family, so I won't be posting for a few days.  I'll be back mid-week with some great recipes for you!

In the meantime I wanted you to enjoy your Southern Sunday linky party while I'm gone.

Last week was a blast!  We had such a variety of dishes that I wanted every one of them.  

Congratulations to the featured dishes!

Raspberry and Cream Cheese Turnovers

by Flour Me With Love

and...

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

by Katie Kate's Kitchen

Excellent dishes!

I've pinned all your recipes and pictures to Pinterest!!  Woohoo!

Congratulations to all of you for your featured recipe!!!

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

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Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
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Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

Time to enjoy some beautiful site of Southern California.

People eager to go out sailing on a beautiful day...

Million dollar homes sitting on a canal in Venice, Ca

A Greek style auditorium built for concerts and plays.

A wonderful courtyard garden.

Hope you have a wonderful week and took time out to enjoy the beauty around you!

On to the party.

We had some wonderful entries.  Here's what you all liked best.

Coffee Cake

by The Chic Geek

Fruit Cocktail Caramel Cake

by With a Blast

I see a trend...

Chocolate Cobbler

by Mimi's Magic Apron

Yum!

I've pinned all your recipes and pictures to Pinterest!!  Woohoo!

Congratulations to all of you for your featured recipe!!!

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

Please become a follower by joining my site with Google Friends Connect in the right side bar.
Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
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Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Happy Labor Day

& 

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday weekend.  Here are some relaxing pictures displaying the beauty around us.

On to the party!  Last week was a blast.  We had three great dishes stand out from the crowd.

Congratulations on your featured recipe!

Oreo Cake Cups

by Call Me PMc

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

by Carolina Heart Strings

Three Cheese Tomato Tart

by No Ideas

Congratulations again!  For more exposure I've "pinned" each of your featured dishes on Pinterest!!

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

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Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
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Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

Everyone keeps talking about the end of summer.  Here in Southern California we are still in full swing.  It's still hot and will most likely be hot well into September.  I just love that, because I'm not ready for the end of summer.  I don't want to lose the long evenings.  I'm not ready for fall colors, clothes, or flavors.  Nope, not yet.  I want to savor the summer fruits and vegetables until the very last moment!  

So to give you a little taste of summer in Southern California here are some beautiful pics to feast your eyes upon.  Summer, don't go away.....

Summer Sailing

This little guy is sunbathing!

Another wonderful sunset...

On to the party!  Last week was a blast.  We had three great dishes stand out from the crowd.

Congratulations on your featured recipe!

Strawberry Crumble Cake

by Flour Me With Love

Creme Brulee

by The Chic Geek

Toffee Fudge Shortbread

by With A Blast 

Congratulations again!  

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

Please become a follower by joining my site with Google Friends Connect in the right side bar.
Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
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Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Southern Sundays

Welcome to Southern Sundays!

Sorry for bringing up the party late today...swamped with cooking some new an delicious dishes to share with you!

Before we get to the party I wanted to share some georgeous places around my hometown, Los Angeles.  Take a moment to enjoy the beauty!

A beautiful tree in bloom...

A peaceful waterfall...

Ah! Serenity! 

Now on to the party!

Last week was a blast. So may great dishes.  I hope you all found some that you enjoyed.  We had two that really stood out from the crowd, and one that I picked as a personal favorite.

Congratulations on your featured recipe!

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

by Katie-Kate's Kitchen

Herb Chicken

by Mimi's Magic Apron

And a personal favorite!

Noodleless Summer Squash Lasagna

by Little Kitchen big Flavors

Congratulations again!  

So let's party!  I can't wait to see what you all bring this week.  Make sure to tell all your friends so they can join the party as well!

Guidelines:

Please become a follower by joining my site with Google Friends Connect in the right side bar.
Link back to your specific recipe and not to your main site.
Link back to Southern Sundays either in your post, or grab my Southern Sundays Button located in the right side bar.
Please visit a few of the links in the post and say hello to your fellow bloggers!
Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!