Salad Essentials: Spicy Dressing – Two Ways

These are the two dressings that I will be serving tomorrow at a 2:00p Do. I...

Fall Essentials: Dark Secret Autumnal Chili

Okay, about a week ago I posted my recipe for the seasoning I use when making...

Do Ahead Essentials: Chili Meat in the Freezer

The secrets to an excellent chili are good ingredients and a long slow simmer. Not only...

Autumn/Winter Essentials: Chili, Chili Spice Mix

I use chili spice mixes in a lot of recipes; however, this is the mix that...

Healthy Essentials: Fermented Black Beans

Fermented black beans make an excellent snack or side dish, and they are easy/peasy to make....

Side Essentials: Easy/Peasy Brown Gravy

The other day I posted a recipe for easy mash taters, and this is the gravy...

Comfort Essentials: Awesome Mash Up

Nothing communicates comfort like a yummy bowl of warm mash potatoes… Full Stop. Now, add some...

Poultry Essentials: Spicy Adobo Chicken

I have been on a “spicy” kick lately, and this is no exception. Served this up...

Drink Essentials: On the Wild Side Bloody Mary Mix

If you like a good Bloody Mary, and you like them on the spicy/hot side, then...

Tater Essentials: Spicy Baked Potato Wedges

These are good as a side or just by themselves with some ketchup or other dipping...