We don't go out to eat that often because the closest restaurant is about an hour away. Granted, we are home-bodies, however, now and again its nice not to do dishes. But there are some recipes that are just too easy, and make it feel like we are out on the town. Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Buttered Plums The varieties of plums that we can find at the supermarket seems to be endless, and if they are in season, then you should work them into any and every dish that you can. Making ...
In Texas, it is hard to think of any other dish more iconic than Chicken Fried Steak. It's not chicken, and it doesn't really taste like steak, but it is battered, and fried, and incredibly delicious! We call it "chicken fried" because it is fried like Southern fried chicken - crispy, crunchy filets of beef, served with cream gravy, and usually mashed potatoes. The beef filets are tenderized with a tenderizing mallet. As I grew up on grass fed ranch beef, we always had that tenderizing mallet ...
Homemade tortilla chips is yet another recipe that I never realy thought about sharing, because we make them almost every day. I thought everyone made them, but I have been asked several times for the recipe. So, here it is!! The secret is to buy excellent quality corn tortillas, and then let them go stale. You can store them in the refrigerator while they age a bit, and simply leave them in their packaging. After a week or so, they will be excellent for making homemade tortilla chips. ...
When I was little, my grandfather prided himself on being able to fit an entire plum in his mouth, squish it around between his teeth and cheeks, and simply spit out the seed. We thought it was a great trick, and we were pretty sure this was the way he won my grandmother's heart (Don't we all fall for those charming, immature parlor tricks?) Pick your Plum There seems to more and more plum varieties on the market these days, and they come in all shapes and colors. My grandfather would not ...
My husband and son just drove to Atlanta, and ate at a Waffle House. We don't have any Waffle Houses here in South Texas, probably because they don't serve chilaquiles, our quintessential breakfast comfort dish. I love ya, waffles, but you are not chilaquiles. Chilaquiles are Comfort Food Chilaquiles are simply tortilla chips covered in sauce, and any other topping you prefer to include. In my mind, you can compare it to Welsh Rarebit, or English style beans on toast - Just a simple ...
As the summer days left on the calendar dwindle and we start thinking that the weather is going to change, the appearance of cactus pears remind us that time marches on. Cactus Pear Margaritas are always a welcome thought at the end of the day, and we watch the sun set on the horizon. Not All Cactus Pears Are The Same You will need cactus pears to make Cactus Pear Margaritas, but not all cactus pears are the same. Every now and then I will see imported cactus pears in the supermarket, ...
Writing a recipe for Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers is stating the obvious - such a favorite here in Texas! Sometimes I get so caught up in making my recipes interesting and unique that I forget to post the everyday recipes. Sorry poppers, I took you for granted. Over the last few years, I have noticed how the jalapeños sold in the produce aisle have gotten progresively larger. Shoppers seek out the larger peppers specifically to make jalapeño poppers. As a Texan, I give this trend a thumbs ...
Springtime is the time when cactus puts out their first new pads, and we begin to think of different ways to include them in our meals. Pan de Nopalito or Cactus Cornbread has always been a ranch favorite, and we seem to make it year round. Cactus isn't just for Springtime So what do we we do when the nopalitos, or young cactus pads, are past their prime in the middle of the summer? We look for jarred cactus at the grocery store, which is conveniently de-thorned and cooked, ready to use. ...
Homemade tortilla chips is yet another recipe that I never realy thought about sharing, because we make them almost every day. I thought everyone made them, but I have been asked several times for the recipe. So, here it is!! The secret is to buy excellent quality corn tortillas, and then let them go stale….
When I was little, my grandfather prided himself on being able to fit an entire plum in his mouth, squish it around between his teeth and cheeks, and simply spit out the seed. We thought it was a great trick, and we were pretty sure this was the way he won my grandmother’s heart (Don’t…
My husband and son just drove to Atlanta, and ate at a Waffle House. We don’t have any Waffle Houses here in South Texas, probably because they don’t serve chilaquiles, our quintessential breakfast comfort dish. I love ya, waffles, but you are not chilaquiles. Chilaquiles are Comfort Food Chilaquiles are simply tortilla chips covered in…
