As we all come together virtually for special times with those we love or prepare for our families a magnificent feast in person I hope you will consider trying a few dishes that may not be staples to your regular routine. This holiday starts the busy season for all of us and this year...
Summer Grill
One thing is for sure…I love a mess free meal and grilling allows for a complete meal from start to finish! Here’s one of my go to grill meals that my family loves. Honey glazed pork chops Fresh corn and asparagus with garlic butter and perfectly peachy bitesPrepare the chops by bagging them in a honey and...
Naked Beefy Corn and Poblano Tamales
You’ll need: 2 cups of shredded leftover roast 2 cups of Manseca1/3 cup of water1/2 cup of Manteca 1/2 cup of fresh cut and chopped cilantro1 container of cream corn ( I like HEB Central Market in the refrigerated section but a shelf stable can would also work fine) 1 red onion finely chopped1 poblano pepper finely chopped2...
Korean Beef and Rice Bowls with Chia Seeds and Swiss Chard
1 lb ground beef 1/2 red onion diced very fine 2 tsp minced garlic 1tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use gluten free) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp sesame seed oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground ginger chopped lettuce, chopped red peppers,...
Sun-dried Chicken with Spinach & mushrooms over Linguine
You’ll need: 12 Chicken thighs skinned sprinkled with salt and pepper both sidesA handful of fresh Spinach (like 16-24 leaves)8 large basil leaves from the garden sliced and diced 1 cup of sliced thin Baby Bella mushrooms1/2 cup of cream1/2 stick of butter2 tablespoons of garlic salt7 sun dried tomatoes 3 tablespoons of sound dried tomato...
“Slap your Mama Garlic wings”
These wings are a hit and my boys ask for them regularly. I use an orange blossom honey that you can get in the cheese section at HEB. It’s in a glass bottle with a stopper but you can make your own by squeezing oranges into the honey and then glazing the meat. This also...
Beef Taco Soup
Auntie A’s Beef Taco Soup You’ll need: 2lbs of lean ground beef 1 can of crushed tomatoes 1 can of kidney beans 1 can of black beans 1 can of sweet kernel corn 1 onion diced 3 cloves of sliced thinly garlic or 2 tbsp minced 2 tbsp pepper and kosher salt 3 tbsp...