Cowboy Beans
These beans are a house favorite. Every now and again we have a “cowboy” themed dinner that is very popular with the Marines. I usually serve a smoked brisket, corn bread, and these beans. They love them. The first time I made them Mike was my assistant chef in the kitchen, now he is the …
Jennifer’s Potato Salad
One of the great things about being affiliated with Cadence International and getting to run a hospitality house, is that you get to meet a lot of great cooks and eat a lot of great food. Case in point… this totally boss potato salad! It’s the best you will ever eat. Really, it is. Everyone …
Refritos (refried beans)
Yum! These are sooo easy to make and delicious and they make your home smell wonderful as they cook. Don’t buy another can of that brown paste that passes for refried beans. Make your own and feel completely satisfied with yourself. It all starts with fresh beans. To make the beans, just clean them (take …
Calabacitas (New Mexican zucchini and corn dish)
This is a traditional New Mexican side dish. Calabacitas means “squash” in Spanish. You’ll find this side dish offered in most of the restaurants that serve Mexican food in New Mexico. It’s a favorite in my household and come summer time it can’t be beat on the scale of deliciousness when fresh corn and zucchini …
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Tonight we had Salisbury Steak and Garlic Mashed Potatoes for dinner. Oh man, these potatoes were the best! I got the recipe for Cook’s Country Magazine (the “America’s Test Kitchen” people). They came upon a way to cook the garlic, cream, butter, and potatoes together so that you get that sweet and earthy “roasted garlic” …
Pumpkin Risotto
Do you know who Gordan Ramsay is? He’s a celebrity chef with amazing talent and a potty mouth. I have envisioned myself saying to him “You taste good food with that mouth?!” Anyhow, I have seen him rip into the flesh of the hopeful chef for serving subpar risotto. ”YOU CALL THIS bleepity bleepity bleep …
Arroz Rojo (Red Rice)
I’m a Latina and so “spanish” rice was a big part of my childhood. We ate it a lot although not as often as frijoles and chile (we had those everyday 3 meals a day… I’m not exaggerating). There is just something so homey and comforting about making meals from ones culture when you are …
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
Last nigt I was making a baked fish dish and needed a side. Typically I serve rice with fish but the night before we had chicken and rice. Potatoes were the choice but I wanted something a bit different… scalloped potatoes came to mind and am I ever glad they did. Mike loved them. The …