Pedernales River Chili in a bowl

Pedernales River Chili Recipe

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

Garlic Soup

Poached Garlic Soup Recipe

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

Pork Chile Verde Recipe

  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

Pork Stew with Green Chiles Recipe

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

Potato Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

  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

Asopao de Pollo - Puerto Rican Chicken & Rice Stew Bowl

Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Stew Recipe – Asopao de Pollo

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 Recipe

  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

Randy's Chili

Randy’s Chili Recipe

  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

Ratatouille Recipe and History

  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

Red Chile Pork Stew Recipe – Carne Adovada

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

Roasted Beet Soup

Roasted Beet Soup with Creme Fraiche Recipe

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

Roasted Pumpkin Bisque

Roasted Pumpkin Bisque with Lavender Marshmallows Recipe

  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

Zucchini Squash Soup

Roasted Zucchini Squash Soup Recipe

  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

Ropa Vieja Recipe

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

Rustic Leek and Potato Soup

Rustic Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

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