A sizzling pot of tomatoes used in making the arrabbiata sauce.

Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe

Arrabbiata sauce is a tomato or marinara sauce flavored with chile peppers to make it spicy.  “Arrabbiata” means “angry” in Italian because of the addition of the chile peppers.  This … Continued

Serving bowl of Avocado Mojo Dressing or Dip

Avocado Mojo Dressing or Dip Recipe

  This fantastic Avocado Mojo Dressing would be classified as “raw” since it’s using fresh, uncooked ingredients (with the exception of the salt).  This is a very low-fat recipe where … Continued

Avocado Olive Dip

Avocado Olive Dip Recipe

Avocado Olive Dip is absolutely wonderful!  If you like guacamole, you will love this dip.  If you like olives, you will love this dip.  What can I say; you will … Continued

Aztec Pork Chops Recipe

These Aztec Pork Chops are a “Sunday Best” recipe.  We have the Aztecs to thank for chipotle chiles.  With their spicy, smoky taste, they are delicious combined with cinnamon in … Continued

Bachelor Style Enchilada

Bachelor Style Enchiladas Recipe

Bachelor Style Enchiladas are definitely are good.  They are also quick, easy, and do not mess up every pot in the kitchen.  I know there are a lot of men … Continued

Baked Asparagus with Swiss Gruyere

Baked Asparagus with Swiss Gruyere Recipe

Baked Asparagus with Swiss Gruyere is so delicious and is beautiful for the simplicity and ease of being able to prepare it ahead of time.  The nutty flavor of Swiss … Continued

Beef and Bean Burritos

Beef and Bean Burritos with Hatch Chiles Recipe

Beef and Bean Burritos are a favorite of our grand kids, who actually like a little spice in their food!  This recipe is very easy to make and so delicious. … Continued

Beef Barbacoa

Beef Barbacoa History and Recipe

Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions If you are a fan of Chipotle restaurant’s Beef Barbacoa, then you will love this easy-to-make recipe to enjoy in your tacos, … Continued

Beef Braised in Barolo Wine

Beef Braised in Barolo Wine Recipe

Beef Braised in Barolo Wine makes an outstanding pot roast that is succulent, flavorful, and tender. This beef recipe will become a go-to beef recipe to served your family and friends. … Continued

Beef Short Ribs

Beef Short Ribs with Lime and Chile Sauce Recipe

This is a very tasty and comforting Beef Short Ribs dish to serve on cold, blistery winter nights.   The Southwest/Mexican flavors are a very fresh and new way to cook braised … Continued

Black Valentine Beans

Black Valentine Beans with Chile Pepper Recipe

Black Valentine Beans with Chile Pepper is a simple preparation that allows the rich nuttiness of these fabulous beans to really shine! Once your tried these wonderful beans, they will … Continued

Blackberry Barbecue Sauce Recipe

This lip-smacking Blackberry Barbecue Sauce was served to my dinner guests for the 4th of July celebration this year.  It is more versatile than a commercial blackberry barbecue sauce that commonly … Continued

Blackberry Wine Sauce Recipe

    Blackberry Wine Sauce is a wonderful and delicious sauce that is great on pork, poultry, and beef.  The addition of wine in this Blackberry Wine Sauce creates a … Continued

Bowl of Red Chili Recipe

    Bowl of Red Chili recipe, comments and photo are courtesy of Jane Butel and her website Jane Butel Southwest Cooking. The influence behind this chili recipe came from my maternal … Continued

Braised Italian Cross Rib Roast Recipe

This Braised Italian Cross Rib Roast is a very tasty dish that is great for the Fall season.  It was so much fun to make and just excellent tasting, as … Continued