'Tis the season for endless holiday parties and mass amounts of dips. By dips, I mean chips and dip of course. You can't have a party, a shindig, a hootenanny, or a small gathering with out the perennial favorite appetizer. I like to vary the dips I make and bring. My aunt's got a superb… Continue reading Texas Bean Dip
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Classic King Ranch Casserole
Let's take a break from the holiday baking, shall we? In the midst of my cookie fervor, I've been making simple dinners that will last. I'm talking casseroles, stews, and big batches of meat to make for sandwiches. This casserole is the quintessential "make in a pinch" dinner. It's a retro classic that has stood… Continue reading Classic King Ranch Casserole
Kung Pao Chicken
When we visited Bozeman, Montana this summer Rob and I stumbled upon a cute and quirky little spice shop. I loaded up with all the spice blends that smelled the best (an incredible garlic and herb one, plus Italian seasoning) and then got things I needed but couldn't easily find in OKC (aji amarillo chile… Continue reading Kung Pao Chicken
Southwestern Squash Casserole
It's a cool, brisk 60 degrees outside. We had a cold front blow in Friday and it appears as if it is here to stay. Rob and I have been burning our Bath & Body Works fall candles (pumpkin pecan waffles for the win!) and getting into the fall spirit. We only have about a… Continue reading Southwestern Squash Casserole
Chicken & Black Eyed Pea Chili
New Year's Day wouldn't be a holiday without these four things: Pork Greens Cornbread Black eyed peas Ever since I was little, my mom has been making pork & black eyed peas for the holiday. It's a tradition held by many kitchens across the country, and most importantly the south. There's something inherently nostalgic about… Continue reading Chicken & Black Eyed Pea Chili
Thai Basil Chicken
The Asian influence on cooking is real in my household. There's probably a gallon of soy sauce in my pantry, along with fish sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, hoisin and peanut sauce. I get on these kicks sometimes where I really crave it. I need the flavor profile of Vietnamese or Thai or Korean food.… Continue reading Thai Basil Chicken
Mexican Spoonbread Stuffed Poblano Peppers
I was on a cooking spree yesterday, let me tell you. I had to catch up on both my cooking AND my baking, since I hadn't used all of the ingredients I had gotten at the store last weekend. I didn't want anything to go bad, you know? I had also completely forgotten that I… Continue reading Mexican Spoonbread Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Chicken Mole Tostadas
Growing up in Texas, I was surrounded by Spanish-speaking people. I suppose that's why we had to take so many years of Spanish classes at my school. I had to take three years of Spanish in high school and four semesters in college. Luckily, I had an incredible Spanish teacher in high school. Señora Tigrett made learning… Continue reading Chicken Mole Tostadas
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