Guacamole for Two, Mini Tortilla Shell Bowls, and Mexi-Dips and Chips…

July 7, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve been out of Texas and away from Mexican food for a week now and I’m craving chips and dip like you would’t believe. Especially Guacamole. I could eat my own weight in guacamole and chips right now….. Salty, crunchy, tortilla chips. Oh and some Queso would be good too… Mmmm throw in some refried […]

A Tex-Mex Blue Plate Special and Use #3 for Mel’s Spicy Pulled Pork…

June 29, 2014.Reading time 10 minutes.

If I had to pick one meal that I thought defined Texas this would be it. Enchiladas filled with either beef, cheese or in this case my spicy pulled pork, smothered in Chili Con Carne and covered with cheese. Served on a plate in between Refried Pinto Beans and Mexican Rice. This is the meal […]

Mel’s Spiced up Pinto Beans and Tex-Mex Refried Beans

June 5, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

When I think about simple Texas food there is one thing that always comes to mind first Pinto Beans. Oh how I love Pinto Beans! There are many times on my drive home from a long days work I crave a big bowl of these spicy beans served with a little fresh grated sharp […]