It’s been a busy beginning of the year at the lodge. In comparison to previous years, this January there have been a lot of guests. The property is in a Texas Managed Land Program, so the hunting is a lot more flexible, and of course there are always feral hogs and coyotes to torment, and…
Chorizo with Polenta Dumplings
Need another great one dish meal to add to your repertoire, this is it. The dumplings are really the star of this show – ultimate comfort food. You could put them on anything, like stew, chili, etc., and you’d have an amazing meal. I think the grind of the cornmeal makes a big difference –…
Mustard Roasted Beets and Carrots
It’s cold, it’s rainy, and I wanted roasted things or great soups. Roasted veggies won the draw. I decided to make a meal out of them by serving them on a salad with slices of sautéed chicken breast, olives, and cheese. We are not particularly beet lovers, but Don came walking through the kitchen after…
Salami Crescents
Only 3 ingredients, easy AND delicious – perfect for Super Bowl. What more could you ask for? These could be called “dinner” in our house. Immaculate (brand) crescent rolls are the best quality and have the best taste. They are available in our area at the large HEB stores, or at Natural Grocers. I used…
Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Not too long ago, I bought some lovely reddish colored sweet potatoes. They turned out to be really, really sweet. This is a great way to make them simply scrumptious, without putting some casserole together. It’s a great side, anytime. The flat sides are a bit chewy from the natural sugar of the potato caramelizing….