Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to … Continued

Poached Garlic Soup is a definite ten rating!  Your guests will never believe how much garlic there is in this soup. After the garlic has been cooked slowly, it loses … Continued

  My son-in-law’s friend, Jesse Amezcua, brought this wonderful Mexican Pork Chile Verde to a potluck gathering and the whole crowd fell in love with this dish. A quote from … Continued

This southwest Pork Stew with Green Chiles is perfect to make and serve on a lazy Sunday for your family.  So easy to make and so delicious! This delicious and … Continued

  Potato Cheeseburger Soup is so good, plus it freezes well. Make a large batch of soup and keep it in the freezer to bring out during the cold winter … Continued

This chicken and rice stew, also known as Asopao de Pollo, is commonly found bubbling on most stove tops in Puerto Rican kitchens and considered the ultimate comfort food!   … Continued

  Pureed Potato & Cheddar Cheese Soup is so satisfying and delicious.   It is so incredibly easy to make and so delicious!  This Pureed Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup is … Continued

  I saw this recipe in Penzey’s Spice Catalog by Randy Benham, and I was intrigued by the unusual addition of cinnamon, ginger, and honey.  Not only was it colorful, … Continued

  Ratatouille (pronounced rat-uh-TOO-ee) is a very healthy and low fat summer vegetable stew.  It is a great way to use up the abundant roundup of fresh summer vegetables from … Continued

Carne Adovada is a versatile dish and has been common in much of Santa Fe’s history. The name actually means cured or pickled meat.  In days long past, the slaughtering … Continued

The colors are beautiful, taste is excellent, and this Roasted Beet Soup with Creme Fraiche is so easy to make and so delicious.  What more could you want to please … Continued

  Doug Mabry is an accomplished historian with an expert’s knowledge of esoteric subjects like the tragic Trail of Tears, a barbaric event.  Mabry is one of the least likely … Continued

  Roasted Zucchini Squash Soup Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make summer soup that is just what you need to use up all those abundant zucchini squash in your backyard … Continued

Ropa Vieja is an easy-to-make recipe.  Ropa Vieja literally means “old clothes” in Spanish.  The name describes the shreds of meat (usually beef shanks) and vegetables which resemble colorful strips … Continued

I believe that spring is my favorite time to cook.  I love picking from my garden or scouting the Farmer’s Market for baby vegetables, just pulled from the garden a … Continued