Everyone loves Margaritas, and this is Top Shelf Margarita is one of my favorite Margarita recipes. There is a humongous difference between cheap Tequila and high-end, top-shelf Tequila. You can pay for your Tequila one of two ways. Pay for good Tequila with cash, or you pay for cheap Tequila with a massive hangover the…
How to Make Couscous
Couscous is a North African dish, a very small pearl-shaped pasta made of durum wheat semolina. These tiny balls of pasta are a very, very simple recipe, taking approximately 5-minutes to make. Couscous has a mild flavor and is traditionally served with a stew spooned over the top. The plain couscous absorbs the flavors of…
Tortellini with Creamy Spinach Mushroom Sauce
This creamy white wine and parmesan spinach and mushroom sauce are perfect with tortellini. I can’t tell you how many times frozen tortellini has come to the rescue at dinnertime. Everyone needs a quick and easy 30-minute meal as a go-to when the question is asked; ‘What’s for dinner?’ Tortellini with Creamy Spinach Mushroom Sauce…
Corn Hash
A simple recipe and one of our favorite side dishes. Corn Hash has just a couple of ingredients and takes very little effort to throw together. We enjoy it with everything from seared tuna steaks, as a frittata filling, a taco filling with Mexican chorizo, or a simple breakfast with toast and eggs. I make…
End of Summer Creamy Corn Chowder
Fresh corn in Texas in the middle of summer is about the most delicious thing you’ve ever tasted. Crisp, and sweet it is one of my favorite vegetables. Creamy Corn Chowder, however, in Texas when the temperature is 100F or higher? No way I’m making a big pot of corn chowder, no matter how delicious…
Absinthe and Tonic
Absinthe and Tonic. The ANT? I’m not sure if The ANT cocktail is a thing, but it should be. Absinthe, sweetened with a little maraschino cherry syrup, sour with a whisper of lime juice, and bitter with sparkling tonic water. It’s a great combination and continues my experiments with tonic water cocktails this summer. I’ve…
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin spice is an Autumn tradition adding its rich spicy flavor to just about anything. Not only the main seasoning in pumpkin pies, but it can also be used in everything from cappuccinos and lattes to pumpkin-spiced beers, gingerbread, chocolate truffles, and pumpkin bread. Making your own pumpkin spice at home is as simple as…
Pot Roast | Instant Pot
Pot Roast | Instant Pot with carrots and potatoes in a deliciously thick, rich brown gravy. This pot roast is super easy to make in a pressure cooker. If you’ve never used an Instant Pot before, this roast beef is a great recipe to start with. I’ve updated my Sunday Pot Roast recipe to show…