In a nutshell, my Frito Pie recipe is a casserole of chili topped with a layer of Fritos that are covered in melted cheese and all your favorite chili toppings. A bowl of chili with cheese nachos baked on top. This is the ultimate Superbowl recipe, my Frito Pie recipe is one of my guilty…
Oven Roasted Shrimp
Roasting shrimp in the oven is one of the easiest, hands-off ways of preparing shrimp. Oven-roasted shrimp frees you to do a dozen other tasks in the kitchen as you are plating up. As well as ensuring that the shrimp are perfectly cooked and piping hot when they go on the plate. Roasted shrimp are…
Sopa de Lentejas
Lentejas (lehn-teh-hahs) is the Spanish word for lentils. This hearty Mexican style lentil soup, Sopa de Lentejas is loaded with veggies and is super healthy. This is Mexican home cooking at its finest, I’ve never seen lentejas in a restaurant, at least not in Texas, but wish it was on more menus. My recipe has…
Shrimp Tostadas
A tostada is the name of a corn tortilla that has been either deep-fried or toasted. It has a similar texture and taste to corn tortilla chips; the only difference is the tostada is served whole. Tostada is also the name of a Mexican entrée that has a crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans,…
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Making homemade corn tortillas is a simple recipe that has only 2-ingredients, masa, and water. You will be amazed at how much better a warm homemade corn tortilla is compared to store-bought. Fresh off of the stove, I find it difficult not to eat the entire batch myself. But used as a component for tacos,…
Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is a tomato-based salsa and the translation from Spanish to English is literally the beak of the rooster. A simple recipe of diced tomato, onions, jalapeño peppers, lime, salt, and cilantro leaves (coriander). Unlike many other salsas, Pico de Gallo has very little liquid, making it a great topping for tacos, tostadas,…
Bourbon Hot Toddy
Bourbon whiskey, lemon, honey, and hot tea!!! Yum! When I was a kid and had a cold or a bad cough the Bourbon Hot Toddy was my mom’s go-to medicine. Today, sick or not, when it’s cold outside, a Hot Toddy is my go-to cocktail. A simple cocktail, I usually make it with a non-caffeinated…
Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak
Seared tuna steak is one of our go-to, super-fast weeknight dinners. This recipe is quick and easy, yet elegant enough for a special dinner. One of my favorite tuna steak recipes is this one, Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak. A simple marinade of soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, wasabi, and sesame oil gives the tuna a…