Last week, I found a beef brisket on sale at Costco and couldn’t pass up the opportunity. We’ve had a month or more of sub-freezing temps (more often closer to zero than 20) and a slow-cooked beef dish sounded just like what the chef ordered. I love a good beef brisket, but since there’s only […]
Grilled Tenderloin Steaks with Summer Salad | Recipe
1/4 tsp salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick Your favorite summer salad It’s a hot day in the middle of summer, you have a few friends coming over and you need to fire up the grill for a quick meal. What better way to […]
Quick and Easy Spicy Bean Salsa | Summer Recipe
There’s an old 3-ring binder that I hang on to. It has papers and note cards sticking out in every direction and every other time I pick it up, half the contents fall out. I hang on to it, because it’s a collection of recipes my mom put together. She wasn’t an extravagant cook, just […]
Recipe: Green Chile Stew
I made awesome stew last night, but I’ll warn you right off the bat – If you’re looking for something with lots of veggies, or some elaborate dish to serve to guests, this probably isn’t your cup of tea. This is more of a “bachelor cooking, not feeling 100%, but wanting something warm that will […]
Recipe: Cast Iron Chili
It’s that time of year! Perfect crisp, cool weather for a warm bowl of chili. As a 20-something bachelor, I like recipes that are simple, can last for a few leftover meals, and require the minimal amount of dishes. Cast iron skillet meals are my favorite. With that said, here a great recipe from my Trail […]
Recipe: Easy Pull Apart Bacon Bread
Ah, yes! You heard that right. Bacon bread. I was a little skeptical at first, but then I tried it and it was awesome. Tasty enough that I had to share with ya’ll. It would be perfect to prepare for Christmas morning. One of my favorite recipes my mom made for me as a kid […]
Recipe: Texas Jambalaya
I’m always up for some good food, especially when it comes to Cajun flavor, ingredients easily found in the pantry, and some good hearty beef. So when I saw this recipe on the Texas Farm Bureau page, I knew I had to share it. Quick Food Facts: The onions in this recipe are referred to as “1015″ […]
Cowboy Cookies In A Jar
Can you believe we’re already closing in on Christmas and 2012 isn’t far off. Hope you have most of that Christmas shopping wrapped up. I’ve always been one for the more crafty gifts rather than buying everything. Part because I have been living on the college student budget and part because it’s just more fun. […]
Sweet Potato Casserole
Christmas is drawing near and with it comes great times with the 3 F’s: Family, Friends, and Food! Many holiday memories center around the kitchen table as my family gathers around the many casseroles, dressing, and pies. After all, who doesn’t love some good food? Yes, I do have a few dishes I enjoy fixing. […]
Chicken Fried Steak Equals Comfort Food
Yeah, I think that title pretty much hits it dead on. Last week, I was rambling around the kitchen, found my favorite Trail Boss’ Cowboy Cookbook, and made what I consider a pretty decent excuse for chicken fried steak and skillet gravy. It’s the kinda meal that Hits. The. Spot. if ya know what I […]