Tamale Cravings and a Quick Dinner Solution: Tamale Pie

March 27, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Every summer I set aside a couple of days to make Tamales for tailgating during the upcoming Dallas Cowboys Football Season. I get comfy in the kitchen, I start a Doctor Who Marathon on Netflix and I make Tamales. “Green” Pulled Pork Tamales Now anyone who has ever made Tamales will tell you that it’s […]

Migas Stuffed Breakfast Chile Rellenos

March 21, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Most mornings I’m not a breakfast person all I need is few shots of espresso and I’m out the door running. But when I do make breakfast you can almost bet it will have a Tex-Mex flair. In other words there will be eggs, onions, peppers, tortillas, and cheese involved… Now I will admit that […]

Cajun Gumbo Pot Pie With A Cornmeal Pastry Crust

March 13, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

You know those times when you just can’t decide what to make for dinner? It’s cold outside and a big pot of Cajun Gumbo sure sounds good. Then again nothing beats a good ol’ Pot Pie. Well why not combine these two classic dishes into one extraordinary meal like Cajun Gumbo Pot Pie…. This Cajun […]

Hawaiian Huli-Huli Marinated Salmon & Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

March 10, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

Some of my cousins are currently enjoying a family trip to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. I love Hawaii and I hope they are having a wonderful time and making memories they will never forget. Their trip has had me thinking though…. Is it possible for someone to travel to Hawaii and not fall instantly in […]

Versatile Blogger Award & Very Inspiring Blogger Award

March 9, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

I am so excited to have been recently nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award and The Very Inspiring Blogger Award I was nominated for these awards by Tonya from Forth Generation Farmgirl . Tonya’s blog is about her adventures growing up on a family farm in Virginia and her life now taking care of the same farm […]

Snowed In and Keeping It Simple: Creamy White Beans and Ham

March 5, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

I know that sometimes my recipes can be long, complicated and call for a wide array of ingredients. But believe it or not sometimes I do like to keep it simple and nothing is simpler than Creamy White Beans and Ham. Especially when there is 7 inches of snow on the ground. Creamy White Beans […]