When I cook at the lodge, sometimes I feel like I’m in the cowboy version of Iron Chef. This season (my season is from fall to fall!) I had lots of beef from a cow raised on the ranch. So I had lots of cuts – not of my choosing! While some might ask the…
Tag: main course
Minestra
Lately, one pot meals are on my radar. In my family, one of my favorite meals is Minestra, Italian comfort food. It’s a delicious and easy combo of sausage (and other pork products), greens, and beans. So, if you’re in a hurry, make it in a pressure cooker (I used an Instant Pot). But,…
Baked Fish Topped with Shrimp and Bacon
A delicious spin on the Baked Mahi Mahi recipe, Baked Fish Topped with Shrimp and Bacon got a “two thumbs up,” in our house. Don is very picky about his fish, so I have to invent new ways to prepare it. When I dream about yummy food, this is on the short list! PrintBaked Fish Topped with…
Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant Waco
Before my next round of cooking at the lodge, I’m doing as many fun things as possible. So, I had a little shopping trip, and decided to try Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant Waco. Most definitely, I will be going back. Because my meal, Shrimp with Cilantro Cream Sauce, was so delicious, I’ll order the same thing again. Only…
Chèvre Fig Pizza
Sweet and salty toppings make Chèvre Fig Pizza a delicious meal. Add arugula and a drizzle of reduced balsamic, and you make the magic of umami! Once again, I had ingredients I needed to use, and they transformed into a yummy pizza. Certainly, you could buy a crust and put on the toppings. However, I…




