Flavorful Mexican chorizo – available at most supermarkets, but you could also try your local Latin supermarket – adds a fabulous layer of flavor to this dish. Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 pound Mexican chorizo (casing removed) 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves minced garlic 4 cups chicken.…

This is a Pho-inspired soup that can be put together in about a half hour. It’s flavorful and bright yet lightweight, so makes for a fantastic lunch or dinner any time of the year. Ingredients 8 oz. thin rice noodles 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thin sliced 1 pound ground beef 1 tsp.…

This recipe requires at least 8 hours of marinating time, so plan ahead. It is also intended for use with a cast-iron skillet on a grill. If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, go get one. Properly cared for they’ll last a lifetime or more, and they’re amazing cooking tools! Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin…

This dish is based on our Skillet Queso Dip. It’s a cheesy chicken-thigh mix that goes great with potatoes or rice. Yum! Ingredients 6-8 chicken thighs 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup Mexican-blend cheese (You can use…

This dip makes a tasty addition to any Mexican or Southwest-themed meal, and is quite delicious on it’s own as a snack. Or, if you’re feeling froggy, you can convert this to a Skillet Queso Chicken Dinner! Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp…

Several years ago we took a trip to New York. My daughter found an enormous, brick-sized cookie/brownie thing at this little tea shop. We’ve been chasing that Brookie ever since. This recipe makes a delicious, well-balanced, flavorful brownie-cookie that the whole family will enjoy. Ingredients cookie 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup…

Hummus is one of my favorite snacks. Rich, earthy, and savory, hummus also has the benefit of being pretty healthy: chickpeas are healthy, and olive oil is also quite good for you. It makes a fine dip for vegetables, just to add another layer of healthfulness to this delectable snack. Best of all, it’s easy…

This simple and tasty avocado crema is good on Tacos, or as a dip for tortilla chips! Ingredients 2/3 cup sour cream 1/2 large ripe avocado 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 lime, zested and juiced Pinch kosher salt Process Mix all ingredients together in a food processor, or smash together with a wooden…

Oh man, who doesn’t love a good, chewy, chocolate-chip cookie? These bad boys won’t even make it into the cookie jar. Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp salt 1 cup melted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg and 1 egg…

I don’t know why they call this Cowboy Butter. To me that sounds like the name of an intimacy product marketed at men (Giddyup!), but I digress. This recipe features chicken and pasta in a flavorful seasoned butter sauce. Enjoy it, pardner. Ingredients 1 chicken breast, cut into small cubes 12 ounces pasta (We use…