Pozole
Pozole is a spicy Mexican Soup full of pork, hominy , chili’s and spices. It doesn’t take long to put it together but plan on several hours to simmer. The longer it simmers the richer the flavor. Liberally salt and pepper about three pounds of pork shoulder and place itRead More →
Homemade Tempura Shrimp
One of our favorite restaurant treats is big tempura shrimp. Since we go to restaurants now less than we once did, I’ve learned to make it at home. Ironically we have found that we can get bigger shrimp in Montana than we did in California. That is with the exceptionRead More →
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
I like to make my own homemade spaghetti sauce. I am not a fan of any type of jarred sauce. The time it takes to make fresh spaghetti sauce and simmer it on low for a few hours is well worth the effort and the time. Fresh is always better.Read More →
The Secret to Southern Cornbread
Aunt Creasie’s Old Crooked Noodles & Chicken
In one of my old recipe boxes is a letter. It’s tattered, faded and worn from the 40 or so years it been there. The letter came to me the first time I lived in North Dakota. It was from my beloved Great Aunt Creasie.In the letter she gave toRead More →
Fresh Mango Salsa
This fresh made salsa is refreshing and not to spicy unless you choose to make it that way. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3-4 large Roma tomatoes cut into bite sized chunks, 1 whole peeled and cubed fresh mango, 4 green onions chopped, 1 small green pepper chopped, andRead More →
Chicken Fried Steak
My version of Chicken Fried Steak is a little less “breaded” than other versions. I like the breaded kind, but I have made it this way forever and like it. My son says his Mom’s Chicken Fried Steak is the best ever. Yay Ma! I’ll take that one. Heat onRead More →
Spanish Rice
This is good stuff. It’s another childhood favorite. I’ve changed it up a little from how my mother used to make it, but it still has that same appeal. It brings back memories of my mother but also of the time my daughter Tiffany and I lived together in myRead More →
Fried Cabbage
Cabbage is more versatile than one my imagine. It’s leaves are used as wrapping for a variety of dishes. It can become sauerkraut for sure. It can be boiled and steamed and paired with Corned Beef. But one of my favorite cabbage dishes is fried cabbage. Heat a large castRead More →
