cowgirl cooking

Pot pie is a perfect comfort food meal on a cold day. Check out these five unique recipes that go beyond traditional chicken pot pies. All you need is one pan or skillet for these delicious dishes. Plus a one dish meal means cleanup is easy to do. Above, a recipe for ranch chicken pot...

A change in season offers a chance to mix things up in the kitchen. I love trying new recipes, and these apple desserts are no exception! Homemade maple apple butter is the perfect after school snack. Serve this on whole grain bread warm or chilled. Oatmeal stuffed apples with candied pecans can be served for...

A successful summer in the garden will yield a bountiful harvest of vegetables. It’s easy to get sick of eating the same veggie over and over again. Try pickling extra vegetables so you can enjoy them later in the year and not feel forced to eat them all at once. Sweet refrigerator pickles can be...

I like to get my fix of fresh salsa all summer long. I quickly get tired of the same recipe after a few batches, so I’m always looking for new recipes to try out. My current obsession is fruit salsa. Say hello to peaches, mango, strawberry, and watermelon! Strawberry mango salsa keeps things sweet and...

Craving steak? Here are five delicious recipes for you to checkout for your next meal. Steak with blue cheese mushroom sauce can be served up with any side. Mushrooms are prepared to perfection and served with blue cheese and parsley. Rosemary and jalapeño seems like an unlikely pairing, but it works. Give this delicious marinade...

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. While might ignore this celebration, you don’t have to twist my arm to get me to enjoy margaritas and Mexican food. A traditional five course meal consists of soup, an appetizer, salad, main course, and is rounded out with dessert. You don’t have to get fancy for...

No wonder that deer or antelope’s tenderloin, called “backstrap,” sends hunters into a swoon: it’s the corresponding cut to filet mignon. These two long, lean cuts come from either side of the animal’s spine and are revered for their mild, sweet, tenderness. Backstrap can be a challenge to prepare, though, as it has no fat...

[tps_header] Potatoes are one of my favorite comfort foods. They can be microwaved in minutes and dressed up with just about any ingredients. These loaded baked potatoes offer a twist on your traditional baked potato with cheese, butter, and sour cream. Try a twice baked potato with shrimp and blue cheese, they are packed with...