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So as much as I would like to take credit for this one. . .I just can't. . .A singer/song writer friend of mine and Amos' from Hinesville, GA who is now living here in Nashville, Cody Walden, passed this little gem along to me. . .And let me tell you it is delicious!  Thanks Cody!!!

In honor of National Pie Day, I give you a most delicious recipe for Tomato Pie. . .

1 9" Deep Dish Pie Crust

1 Large Can Diced Tomatoes, drained very well

1 Small Onion, diced

2 Cups Cheddar Cheese

Mayonaise

1 Teaspoon Sugar

Salt 

Pepper

Paprika

Hot Sauce

Today is National Pie Day!!!  Who knew?!  I certainly didn't, but in its honor, I give you this brief history of pie, along with a link to our delicious Southern Pecan Pie, and a recipe for my family's Tomato Pie. . .

Recently, I have been all about the "one dish" meal. . .Last week. it was stir-fry. . .This week, it's been  roasted veggie pasta and this DELICIOUS recipe for Chicken and Artichokes in the crock pot.  Let's face it, we all need to put those crock pots to use more often, leaving ourselves fewer minutes in the kitchen and fewer dirty dishes. . .

Chicken and Artichoke Crock Pot Pasta

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Onion, thinly sliced

This post is coming a little late, but I just had to share the great pics (and the yummy menu) from our Christmas party this year. . .It was our first in Nashville, and we had a wonderful time with wonderful friends. . .

On the menu:

This was a new one for me that I created for our Christmas Party. . .I wasn't so sure about it, but once I had made it, I was so excited!  It turned out delicious!!!  Try it some time soon. . .

Goat Cheese Dip with Roasted Pecans and Red Pepper Jelly

6 oz. Goat Cheese

6 oz. Cream Cheese

So, it's been a while since I've made this one, but I think it's long over due!  It's been a great go-to side for me particularly when guests were coming over.  It pairs wonderfully with chicken or fish, especially my Pecan Crusted Chicken.  It also serves great at room temperature making it wonderful for parties. . .

Goat Cheese Spinach Pasta

Last night, I REALLY did not want to cook!  However, due to the cold weather making many of the water mains downtown burst, the places that we would usually go to get a cheap dinner are closed until the water situation is worked out.  So. . .I broke down and cooked supper. . .It was actually pretty tasty and VERY EASY!!!

I give you Baked Red Snapper and Green Beans topped with Cheese and a Brown Rice and Tomato Pilaf. . .

For the Fish and Beans:

So, this one is a little abstract due to the fact that when I cook stir-fry's and things like this, I never really measure.  I just add a bit of this and that until it looks, smells, and tastes just like what I had envisioned.  And it's always a process that is evolving, as I continuously think of little extras to add in.

With that in mind, here are some ingredients to inspire you. . . 

For the Stir Fry:

1 Large Onion, roughly chopped