This restaurant is new to me, even though it’s been open about a year. Here’s what we’ve tried there, and everything has been really delicious – gordita, chicken fajita nachos, and chicken fajita salad. It’s some of the best Mexican food I’ve had. The chips are even light and really crispy. Mi Casita is a…
Chili with Pork Ribs
Gaye made a chili recipe, recently, that was a version of her grandfather’s recipe. He was a firefighter and cook at the Waco Fire Department. Since we don’t care about the regular Thanksgiving meal fare, it was perfect for us, on the holiday. I gave it my spin, but couldn’t decide whether to serve it…
Pumpkin Date Torte
This recipe was in an old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that I picked up recently at a book fair. It’s a very luscious dessert, great for Thanksgiving, and just the right size for us. I made a cinnamon sauce to go with it, but whipped cream would be good. PrintPumpkin Date Torte Total Time:…
Lamb Stew
It’s rainy and cool, and now we’re hungry for some hearty comfort food. This is a deliciously perfect dish for fall. If you don’t like lamb, use beef or pork. PrintLamb Stew Ingredients2-3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb shanks Salt and pepper All purpose flour 1 small onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves,…
Bacon Feta Green Beans
Serve these with Buttered Potatoes, for great Thanksgiving sides. I wanted to use fresh green beans for this, but couldn’t find any that looked decent. Every bit of this dish was devoured! PrintBacon Feta Green Beans Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 8-10 Ingredients2 (16 oz) pkgs frozen petite green beans 6 TBSP butter 1/2…