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 […]

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 […]

Two Classic American Casseroles Transformed Into One……

February 10, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Growing up my two favorite dishes were my Mom’s Chicken & Rice Casserole and King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas. Both of these dishes are fairly simple to assemble using ingredients most everyone keeps on hand. Although I will admit to making these dishes slightly more complicated over the past year by making my own Cream of […]

A Super Bowl of “Seattle” Style Salmon Chowder…..

January 29, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Several years ago I visited Seattle for a friend’s wedding. It was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to. Everything was so green and the food was delicious. One day, after a long morning walking around Pikes Place Market we stopped for lunch at this little shop advertizing bowls of “Salmon” Chowder. […]

Delicious Braised Beef Short Ribs and Creamy White Cheddar Polenta

November 18, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’m pretty sure we have completely skipped the beautiful “Fall” season and have gone straight to Winter here in North Texas. It has been extremely cold here over the past week and we even got a little snow Sunday night. It’s only mid-November!! The weatherman is even saying we are going to have a “Colder” […]

Bacon “Mac & Cheese” Risotto with Truffle Oil and a Leftover Treat…

November 14, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

My husband was going to be home for dinner in 30 minutes. The refrigerator was almost empty except for some cheese, bacon, half a bottle of white wine, a little milk and some butter. “Ok… I can work with this”, I think to myself. I go to the pantry and the first thing that catches […]

My “Top-Secret” Spicy Texas Chili Recipe & Frito Pie….

November 4, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are many things that I love about Texas…… The beautiful morning sunrises…. I love the land, the open pastures, and squeaky old forgotten windmills… I love in late April when the countryside is covered with Blue Bonnets….. You know I love the Dallas Cowboys, admit it you love them too. (Even if you […]

Comforting Roasted Butternut Squash, Bacon and Sage Risotto

October 28, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

After a long, hard Monday, I know there is always one thing that I can find comfort in. One thing that will always make me slow down, relax and shake off a bad day. I know comfort can always be found standing over a big bubbling pot of fragrant risotto. While risotto is easy to […]

Texas Brisket Tacos with Blue Mesa Jalapeño Relish

October 6, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

I made these tasty Brisket Tacos 2 weekends ago to take tailgating to the Dallas Cowboys game against the New Orleans Saints. In case you didn’t see that amazing game the Cowboys won :). The Cowboys also beat the Houston Texans in a nail bitting game Yesterday…. So for me as a life long, […]