Chili Beef Soup

The tomato was feared in Europe for over 200 years. The fruit got a bad rap from the start. 

Teriyaki Beef and Noodles

Today, teriyaki dishes are found in several type of cuisine. Teriyaki is a way of Japanese cooking. The word, teriyaki is 2 words. Teri means luster and yaki means broil or grilled. 

Ham and Black Bean Soup

Our word soup comes from French soup, which derived from Vulgar Latin suppa, from the post classical Latin verb suppare, to soak. This indicated bread soaked in broth, or a liquid poured onto a piece of bread. 

Smashed Avocado

The avocado is home to Mexico; there are larger varieties of avocado, the Haas has the creamiest, most delicious flesh. Nearly all avocados grown in Mexico are Hass.

Saucy Smoke Sausage

The heat of peppers confuse you? A while back I wrote an article about the pepper heat rating, known as the Scoville Scale. This chart would be good to print or scan and take to the store next time you go grocery shopping.

Brined Pork Chops

Before industrialization, it was very expensive and labor intensive to harvest the mass quantities of salt necessary for food.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

More than 50 years ago, cowboy Steve Henson, born in Nebraska, dreamed of being rich. With his sweetheart Gayle, he did what so many young men before him had done and headed west.

Garlic Skillet Chicken

Cast iron skillet is a chef staple. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, think about buying a case iron skillet. It’s a great investment.You can also splurge for enameled exteriors in nice colors or shapes to fit your needs.

Broccoli and Cheese

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and is related to cauliflower. Its cultivation originated in Italy.

Baked Catfish with Lemon and Garlic

The origin of the lemon has not been determined, science suggests it may be northwestern India, where they have been cultivated for more than 2,500 years. 

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Some of us can’t imagine American Thanksgiving table without pumpkin pie.

Waste Not, Turkey A la King

I hate to waste food. In my home we waste nothing. I hear too many stories about children going hungry. Nearly 16 million children face hunger in America. One in five kids faces hunger in America. Some children only get a meal in school and no meal on the weekends. Many other countries facing hunger.

Quickest Ever Turkey Pot Pie

A meat pie is a savory pie that can be filled with pork, beef, lamb, poultry, even fish, plus vegetables spice and herbs. There are many kinds of meat pie, different sizes and different pastry types. They can be made in a pie plate or a square or rectangular baking pan.