recipes

Ahhh … those perfect days of late August and early September, when it’s clear, sunny, not unbearably hot, and the faintest whiff of fall hangs in the air.  Don’t you wish you could put that in a jar to enjoy all year long? Well, by canning this salsa, you can. Marrying the season’s two standout superstars:...

We Texas cowgirls are more likely to toss a dry-rubbed brisket in the smoker over smoldering post oak, but still: What cowgirl couldn’t use some “Luck o’ the Irish?” This hearty and wholesome one-pot meal will make your St. Paddy’s Day feast a memorable one, knowing that you’ve mastered the knack of corning your own...

Everyone who loves Mexican food needs a go-to carnitas recipe; mine’s mouthwatering, embarrassingly simple, and ever-so-versatile. Slow-roast your carnitas on a day you’ll be around the house, then portion and freeze what you don’t eat right away so that you can try all three of the serving suggestions below.   Have you ever wondered why butchers...

Recipe and photo by Susan L. Ebert Peanuts probably originated in Brazil or Peru, where pottery sherds bearing peanut decorations date back 3,500 years.  When returning explorers brought peanuts back to Spain, they spread into Asia and Africa and came to the American South with African slaves in the 1700s.  Imaginative cooks incorporated this nutrient-dense...

Mouth–watering strata of aromatic corn tortillas, spicy red chilies, savory ground beef and melting cheddar cheese are crowned by a perfectly prepared fried egg in Angelina LaRue’s artful dish. Stacked Enchiladas with Red Chile Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon...

Tomorrow is the day that we’ve all been waiting for! I can already hear the fireworks, smell the burgers, and picture all of the red, white, and blue decor. Speaking of red, white, and blue…cocktails are an important part of July 4th parties. If you’re wanting to up your patriotic game this year, you’re going...

Sprinkle some sugar onto your Fourth of July to make it just a little sweeter with these festive and fun treats. These patriotic desserts are even more delicious than they are easy to make, and they’re pretty easy! Try not to give yourself a sweet tooth with these bad boys. Pictured above is everything you’ve...

From the first pages of the introduction to the “matchup” suggestions made after each recipe, it’s obvious that author and grilling and barbeque expert Elizabeth Karmel is passionate about savory meats and luscious desserts.  Steak and Cake is a delicious collection of crowd-pleasing recipes.  Nothing is more comforting than a juicy steak with all the...