I am always, always, always cooking. For family, friends, co-workers, teachers….About a year ago, I decided that if I was going to be cooking anyway, I might as well kick it up a notch, have some fun, and maybe even win some prizes by entering some of my recipes in cooking contests. In September, I […]
These homemade meatballs in marinara sauce take a little effort, but are incredible. I make this large batch, and freeze leftovers for future use, but the recipe halves easily if you want to make less. 1 pound ground chuck 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground veal (use 1 /12 pounds each of beef and […]
Carne Guisada is a staple on the menu at most Texas Mexican restaurants, but not all Carne Guisada receipes are created equal. Some are fatty, some are tough and chewy, some have very flavorful gravy, some are bland. This super easy, super tasty carne guisada has been a favorite since I created it in the […]
These are super simple, better than real s’mores, and pretty enough for a fancy dinner party. 1 package of frozen phyllo dough cups (15) 15 teaspoons chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) 2 graham cookie sheets (4 squares), broken into small pieces 8 large marshmallows, snipped in half crosswise Place phyllo cups on a baking […]
1 pound dry pinto beans 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 T salt ½ C chopped fresh cilantro 1 can beer 2 pounds European style butter 8 ribeye steaks (about 10 oz each) 3 t coarse salt 2 t coarse ground black pepper 1 t garlic powder 1 […]
Maple Black Eyed Pea Stew If you don’t care for maple, use regular bacon and sausage. Omit Sausage if you wish to lighten the dish up a bit, or use it as a side. If you want to lighten it up a lot, omit meat entrely, and saute the vegetables in olive oil. 1 pound […]
12 slices thick, pepper crusted bacon 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed 2 blocks cream cheese, room temp 1 C shredded cheddar 6 green onions, sliced 1 small jar black olives For Dip: 1 18 oz jar apricot preserves 2 diced fresh jalapenos 2 T grated horseradish 1 T brown mustard Cook bacon halfway, until […]
Baking is fun in general. But cupcakes are uber fun. So adorable….Such an endless pallette of flavor combinations, embellishment, and display options. Super simple, just the right size portions, and did I mention adorable? Check out some new flavors………. Dark Chocolate Cupcake with Mango, Lime and Chile Buttercream Garnished with Dried Chile Mango and sprinkle […]
Ingredients Shortcrust (Pate Sucre) for two crust pie (recipe follows) 2 24oz jars ruby red grapefruit sections, drained 1 24 oz jar mandarin orange segments, drained 2 C sugar ½ C granulated tapioca Topping: 2 T cream 2 T coarse sugar Mix together and place in pie crust. Cover with top crust, and bake […]
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