We had lunch at Cafe Homestead last week. Even though it’s quite a drive, their South of the Border burger is worth it! But then, everything they make is pretty wonderful, including the side of Chile Grits. My brother decided the grits would make good shrimp and grits. It was a simple recipe, and too…
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Pork with Green Chile Sauce
We’ve had so many delicious meals lately. This was one of the easiest and most memorable. PrintPork with Green Chile Sauce Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 4 (1 1/2″) center cut pork loin chops 1 cup chopped onions 1 TBSP crushed green peppercorns 1 1/2 TBSP dijon…
Margarita Shrimp
My brother came to help me cook for a few days at the lodge. One evening, he made these scrumptious shrimp as an appetizer. We decided it would be a good dinner, at home, this weekend. PrintMargarita Shrimp Total Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: Serves 4 Ingredients1 lb cleaned raw shrimp (about 21-25 count) Grapeseed…
To Cedar Plank or Not To Cedar Plank
You could not have convinced me, before today, that cedar planking really made a significant difference in the taste of the food cooked on it. I got a large fillet of salmon and made the Herb Salmon recipe, with half the fillet on the cedar plank, and half just on a baking sheet. I cooked…
Ribeye Hashburger
My brother has come to live in Central Texas, and I’m thrilled. He’s an awesome restauranteur, so it’s a cooking extravaganza these days. This dish is one of the latest creations from our leftovers, and can be served as a burger or as hash, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. PrintRibeye Hashburger Total Time: 30 minutes…