I’ve been cooking at the lodge for a couple weeks, and we had a little Cinco De Mayo celebration this year. My sous chef is a fabulous cook, and hispanic. She made her homemade tortillas, and some homemade gorditas. They were the star of breakfast and appetizers. Nina came to help me in the evening…
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Asparagus Soup
It’s another great year for our asparagus crop. I haven’t made asparagus soup in a long time, and it was a great way to use the 3 pound harvest I had in the fridge. There are so many variations you can make with the ingredients, but fresh asparagus is always the star. If you have…
Sriracha Bacon Turnips
Turnips are definitely not a regular side in this house, but these are just delicious. I bought some small red turnips at the Waco Downtown Farmer’s Market, and did a few revisions to a Rick Bayless recipe. Red turnips loose all the bite that normal turnips have, after they’re cooked. PrintSriracha Bacon Turnips Total Time:…
Pimento Cheesy Potatoes
This will definitely be my “go to” leftover mashed potato dish, it’s incredible. Sometimes I use my regular mashed potatoes, and sometimes I do a mash with sour cream, butter, and cream cheese. It’s a better presentation, if the potatoes are tighter and a bit chunky mash. PrintPimento Cheesy Potatoes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield:…
Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Veggies
The spring harvest is so great, I just had to make this pasta. If you don’t have the amount of spinach or asparagus I used, then use less. If you want different veggies, use them. PrintPasta with Shrimp and Spring Veggies Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients2 TBSP butter 3-4 TBSP extra virgin…