Sweet Potato-Chipotle Soup

Sweet Potato-Chipotle Soup

Soup: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced  1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed 4 chipotle chiles plus 2 tablespoons adobo from 1 can of chipotles en adobo 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream to make […]

Birds represent more than gifts during holidays

Birds represent more than gifts during holidays

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.” As the popular Christmas carol continues, five other birds join the list of gifts. To demonstrate love and caring, the gifts include food (the birds) and entertainment (the pipers and dancing ladies). The […]

Event huge success

Event huge success

The highly anticipated 9th Annual Light Up the Highlands event was once again hosted by the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League on November 26. Thousands of Lake Highlands’ residents showed up for the event for hours of family fun. This completely free event included kid’s crafts, multiple bounce houses, hot chocolate, a snow luge, a […]

Santa in giving mood to local teams

Santa in giving mood to local teams

By David Mullens The local sports teams have submitted their Christmas gift lists to Santa through their players unions and representatives. With input from his committee of elves, Santa is vetting the list to see who has been nice and worthy of a package under the tree and those that have been naughty and will […]

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Boursin

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Boursin

8 ounces cremini  mushrooms, sliced 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 round garlic and fine herbs boursin Vegetable oil Kosher salt and black pepper In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until hot. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 6 minutes.  Meanwhile, steam green beans either in […]

Santa takes peek into important city history

Santa takes peek into important city history

By Taylor Mayad The Dallas Firefighter’s Museum is hosting “Santa at the Station” on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 1-5 p.m. Santa will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  “Santa at the Station” provides a special opportunity to bring families into the Dallas Firefighter’s Museum to visit with Santa and take in the historic and […]

Book conveys story of painful triumph

Book conveys story of painful triumph

By David Mullens Noted NFL insider and former The Dallas Morning News sportswriter Gary Myers has just released Once a Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football. Using the 1986 Super Bowl Champion New York Giants as a case study on and off the field, Myers relies on former head coach Bill […]

Life-sized snow globe ready for use

Life-sized snow globe ready for use

A new 14-foot snow globe is on view now at The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas! Located in the grass area between Starbucks and CAVA, the snow globe install is the perfect holiday photo opp experience with multi-colored Christmas trees, cushy benches, faux snow and other fun festive decor. The installation was created by […]

Hot Honey Glazed Salmon

Hot Honey Glazed Salmon

1/4 cup hot honey 1/4 cup stone ground mustard Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Kosher salt Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, stir together honey, mustard, lemon juice and chili flakes.  Lay salmon on prepared pan and season with […]

NYE in DFW to be blast from the past

NYE in DFW to be blast from the past

By Britt Carman This year’s eighth annual edition of the iconic Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower, presented by Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB) show, will give viewers a journey through the decades from the 1920s to today. The fireworks, light and drone show will be a homage to the decades, displaying iconic images, […]

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