South-of-the Border Essentials: Chili Paste

Chili paste is a staple of most good South-of-the-Border recipes. You can buy it in a...

Tater Essentials: Twice Baked / Locked & Loaded

I love a good tater, and twice-baked potatoes are twice as yummy. These are easy/peasy to...

Cold Weather Essentials: Vodka Toddy

This is a great drink for a cold Winter’s eve, or just when you want a...

Sandwich Essentials: Grilled Cheese - Pizza Style

This is a fun, easy/peasy sandwich to make with items you probably have in your kitchen. Choose...

South-of-the Border Essentials: Everything Sauce

This sauce is good for just about anything South-of-the-Border, and beyond. Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, salads… this...

Snacking Essentials: Beef Jerky – Three Ways

I like good beef jerky, but the operative word in that sentence is “good.” Most...

Comfort Essentials: Kicked Up Beef & Tomato Stew

Man, what a week this has been, below freezing temps for the last 7 days, and...

Beverage Essentials: Dairy Free Hot Cocoa

As I pen these words, we are experiencing some of the coldest weather in recent memory....

Cold Weather Essentials: Sassy Pork & Rice

Watched the Super Bowl yesterday and was so distraught at KC's performance that I could not...

Appetizer Essential: Yummy Artichoke & Spinach Dip

I planned to post this recipe a day or so ago; however, life got in the...