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Spicy Red Cow Peas
Growing up we had pinto beans or black-eyed peas for dinner at least once a week.As a child they were never my favorite – but it didn’t matter. Having a choice at dinner time was a luxury that was not afforded in my family. They were usually simply cooked – seasoned with salt pork, salt and pepper, and occasionally some chili from a bag of Adam’s Chili Powder from Gonzales.…
Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeño Anchovy Sauce
This recipe combines two of the most maligned ingredients into one dish. I’ve always considered cauliflower nothing more than white broccoli and therefore it is not on my favorite play list. But I was wrong. When roasted slowly in the…
Ranch Style S’mores
Although technically you can make this recipe in any type of oven safe dish, this “ranch style” version is impressive in a cast iron skillet. Cast iron retains heat very well which keeps the chocolate and marshmallows melted until they…
Corn Crème Brûlée
Sometimes you taste something and it defines the entire experience. That was the case with this unique creamed corn dish that I tasted at the restaurant Steak 48 in Houston. Although I sat down and had a delicious ribeye, the…