I’ve made this recipe with thick center cut pork chops or with pork tenderloins. Both turn out fabulously. And I’m sure chicken would be just as good. PrintMarinated Pork (Chops or Tenderloin) Ingredients1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-3 TBSP rice vinegar and / or fresh lime juice 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1…
Coconut Cream Cheesecake
If you like coconut, you’ll love Coconut Cream cheesecake. I used unsweetened coconut that has a little texture. For a smoother texture, use fresh coconut meat. I used lower fat versions of everything except the cream. PrintCoconut Cream Cheesecake Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Yield: Serves 10-12 My resident expert says this is as good…
Chicken with Artichokes
This is another of Dot’s recipes from her recipe box (with a couple of my tweaks). Once you make it, it’s sure to become part of your repertoire. PrintChicken with Artichokes Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded…
Growing Italian Green Beans
I’m making my case for growing the long Italian green beans! For some reason regular types of green beans don’t like our soil, and just don’t produce well. We easily get at least 8-10 times more beans with the Italian. So here’s why I think they’re a better choice for this area: Tolerate drought conditions…
Kerrville Cultural Center, Dining, and More
What a great weekend to go to Kerrville. We drove Route 16 most of the way there, and just south of San Saba continuing almost to Fredericksburg was an unbelievable show of wildflowers. Yellow and orange as far as you could see through the fields and up the hills as if someone laid a blanket…