Winter, North american Recetas

Layered Pumpkin Pudding Pie (easily converts to a lighter version)

A change-of-pace pumpkin pie recipe for the holidays with the bonus - it…

The Cajun Burger

Patti had a hankering for Jambalaya, but Ken had to have a bacon cheese burger. So, we compromised and made a burger with our favorite Chef of the…

Chocolate Butter Pecans

FRYING BACON THE BEST WAY

I KNOW I PUT THIS ONE ON BEFORE BUT I DIDN'T EXPLAIN IT VERY WELL.SOME PEOPLE PUT THEM IN DRINKS SOME PUT CHO. OR KIDS LOVE IT THAT WAY.

kale apple bacon and bleu cheese salad in a spicy mustard vinaigrette

a lovely fall and winter kale salad laced with bacon, bleu cheese and…

Favorite Coleslaw Dressing

A basic mayonnaise-based dressing that we make ahead and have on hand when crunchy coleslaw is on the menu for lunch or dinner. This dressing…

CHILI SPAGHETTI

WHEN OUR KIDS WERE SMALL IN THE 1980'S WE HAD A WORK DAY AT THE LAKE CABIN. ON THE WAY HOME THE RECIPE CAME TO ME, IT'S FAST AND IT'S EASY.

Breakfast Tacos (or Tostados)

Cinco de Mayo gives everyone an excuse to eat Mexican food for breakfast....or brunch....or dinner! A full recipe below makes 12 generous-size…

Grilled Catfish with Blackbean Relish

Serve it up with a fresh tossed salad or corn on the cob

ESTESS SOUTH TEXAS RICE ROLL LIKE SUSHI

I LIKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH A KICK. SUSHI IS GOOD BUT I LIKE A LITTLE MEXICAN STYLE AND A SMOKER GRILL.…

The Cran-Banana Smoothie

Pull out your blender and get ready to blend it up! There are an abundance of ingredients that will awaken your taste buds, but will also rejuvenate…

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread…

Macadamia Shortbread

For more fun sandwich them together with lemon marmalade...

STUFFED JALAPENOS

WE GRILL JALAPENOS ALL YEAR AROUND THEY ARE NOT HOT UNLESS YOU WANT THEM TO BE

Crispy Trashed Potatoes

This is treat any time. Easy to make and so delicious.