North american Recetas

Steamed Clams with Pesto

Salsa de Chile Pequin

This is an authentic Mexican salsa, all the more interesting because of its chunky style. Piquin chiles are very small, but very hot, with a smoky,…

4th of July “No Bake” Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, Ready in Minutes!

If you’re short on time, this big on flavor dessert is perfect to make.…

Tamales for Beginners

I love tamales, but they are very time-consuming. This recipe is for you who would like to try making them. They aren't difficult, they just…

Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie…

Dad’s Tavern Chili

As an adolescent I was commissioned by my dad to make a huge pot of chili for his tavern weekly, and I earned fifty cents a batch doing so! (This…

Sourdough Bread (San Francisco Style - No Yeast Added)

If you're not a sourdough baker, what follows may be tedious. I know the yeasts my starter ("Wild Thing")…

Cajun Crowder Beans

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in…

Piña Colada Cupcakes

Fresh Pumpkin Bread

Made with homemade pumpkin puree, this is a one loaf recipe that easily doubles. Will freeze.

Moody Diner's Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Five ingredients for a tasty icebox pie. I used chunky peanut butter in the filling and chocolate chips in the…

Old-Fashioned Raisin Walnut Spice Bars

This vintage bar cookie recipe should be included in the Oldie-But-Goodie Cookie Hall of Fame. Great for a…

Plum Pineapple Jam

I devised this recipe when I wanted a variation of plum jam and thought why not use canned crushed pineapple? The result was beautiful jewel-tone…

San Antone Black Bean Salad

With friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to…

Texas Chuck Wagon Pinto Beans

This dish is all about FLAVOR. San Antonio and Ft. Worth are my two favorite places to be when in Texas. This recipe was inspired by some dining…