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. ...
My dad has been known to steal an entire pecan pie while it is cooling and hide it in his nightstand. However, when required, the family joins forces to sleuth out the location of any and all missing pecan pies, and ceremoniously return them to the family table where they belong. Since we only make this dessert in November and December, we take our annual pecan pie feast seriously. A Texas Favorite Purchase store bought pecan pies so we have more on the table? Pshaw. We only eat homemade ...
Eggplant may not seem like an obvious choice when looking for the right taco filling, but with the summer explosion of vegetables, eggplant is perfect for a filling summer supper. And with all the delicious toppings in this recipe, everyone can customize their eggplant tacos to their liking. Eggplant Tacos are Delicious in the Summer Even though summertime is tomato time, I used canned tomatoes for this recipe. The other summer factor is stove time, and most folks want to get out of the ...
This recipe for Chocolate Bread is from a book that Doris gave me. Doris was my first boss, and she hired me to be the greeter at her restaurant on South Padre Island back in the summer of 1983. She was kind, generous, and always had a sparkle in her eye. Trying to impress her, I greeted everyone with efficient gusto as they walked through the door. "Hello! Welcome! How many in your party?" I chirped to the bearded man that silently pushed through the restaurant. "Uh, I work here." he responded ...
Super delicious on a steak and egg sandwich A summer of salad doesn’t necessarily mean a big bowl of green leaves and starving to death ten minutes after a meal. Hot weather foods can be cool, crisp and keep you satisfied when you are rolling in the waves at the beach or hopping on a plane after lunch to visit relatives. Hearty doesn’t have to mean weighty. Catalina Dressing is an Oldie but Goody I whipped up an old-fashioned batch of Catalina Dressing after sampling a few dishes at the ...
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…
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…
My dad has been known to steal an entire pecan pie while it is cooling and hide it in his nightstand. However, when required, the family joins forces to sleuth out the location of any and all missing pecan pies, and ceremoniously return them to the family table where they belong. Since we only make…
