Instant Pot Queso Dip with Chorizo is truly the bomb! I tried to think of a mysterious intriguing title for this post, but queso dip is so classically Texan that I could only think of one word: BOMB! Texas Instapot Cheese Bomb What is it about queso dip that makes Instant Pot Queso Dip with Chorizo so memorable? Yes, I know. This classic recipe relies on processed American cheese. I don't usually promote recipes that use processed ingredients. HOWEVER, white flour is a processed ...
Chicken Taco Salad is an excellent easy dinner that is healthy and filling. Are we enjoying this salad because it is healthy, or because it’s delicious? I say both! Healthy, delicious & no cooking required For me, the best thing about Chicken Taco Salad is that there is no cooking involved. That’s right! If you have leftover cooked chicken you can put together this easy meal in no time at all. You might be tempted to use boneless, skinless chicken breast to make Chicken Taco ...
How to roast chiles is a very basic technique that will level up your homemade salsa game. If you have been looking for a secret ingredient for your spicy side, this might be the hack you are looking for! Be careful when roasting chiles Be warned! Roasting chiles can be very irritating to your lungs and eyes, so make sure you roast your chiles in a well-ventilated space. Under an exhaust fan or in your outdoor bbq area are the best place to roast chiles. If you get a tickle in your throat, ...
Arroz con Leche is such a common dessert at our household that I forgot to post it! So glad I got a request for this recipe because I had completely overlooked how popular it is! Amazing rice pudding This recipe is a delicious rice pudding that can be made with common pantry ingredients – rice, sugar and milk. I used to make this all the time for my kids because I always had the ingredients on hand here at the ranch, which saved me a trip to the supermarket. I know I often say how easy ...
I have been dreaming about Coconut Cream Pound Cake for awhile, but I couldn’t find a recipe that I liked. So, I created my own! Coconut Inspiration The inspiration comes from coconut cream, one of my very favorite treats. I have been known to slurp up spoonfuls of coconut cream right out of the can!…
Pumpkin Empanadas are a childhood favorite sweet that can be enjoyed for breakfast for dessert. Filled with rich cinnamon spiked pumpkin, these have all the flavors and feels of fall!The word “empanada” means that is is something that is made with bread. An empanada is a stuffed turnover which is most traditionally filled with pumpkin…
Buñuelos or Crispy Flour Tortilla Fritters are a Christmas holiday favorite here in South Texas. The ingredients are common, but no one ever refuses a serving. Crispy and sweet they were the most delicious part of my Chirstmas memories. Buñuelos are a delicious part of Christmas Nonethelss, there are quite a few tricks to making…
Chipotle Cheese Sauce is a rich savory sauce that is delicious on vegetables, especial cauliflowers and broccoli. I have definitely enjoyed testing this recipe over and over again! What I have found while testing multiple batches of Chipotle Cheese Sauce is that equal amounts of flour is the key to smooth sauce. Use a…
