Latest Recipes
Dry Brining Pickles
I make a lot of pickles.In the summertime if you have a neighbor that has a garden – you will end up with cucumbers. And if you order zucchini squash online from local grocery stores that deliver at home – you will end up with cucumbers. The thought of “making pickles” conjures up the concept of canning, and no one wants to do that with one cucumber. But growing up…
Texas Fried Chicken and Champagne
My sister makes the best fried chicken.And, I have spent the the better part of thirty years trying to figure how she can make the most delicious, juicy chicken you have ever tasted. Today, people don’t fry chicken at home…
Texas Greek Seasoning
This is a simple spicy herb mixture that is great on chicken or pork before grilling or frying. 2 tsp kosher salt2 tsp basil, dried 2 tsp oregano, dried1 tsp thyme, dried2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dill, dried1 tsp marjoram,…
Neighborhood Caesar Salad with Texas Toast Croutons
I was trained in salad by my neighbor. So many times a salad is either the entire entrée – where it gets the attention it deserves – or it is the opening act for the main course where it plays…