Texmex Hot Dogs

Memorial Day, American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died for our country. It was originally known as Decoration Day; it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by decorating graves with flowers, flags and wreaths, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. It marks the beginning of summer. 

Grilled Pork Loin Chops

Brining is a great way to add moisture to any meat and is beneficial with pork. The real benefit however is going to be with thicker cuts of meat. If you are using thin chops brining may not be the best way to go.

Honey Mustard Deviled Eggs

Honey is an organic, natural sugar alternative with no additives and it is easy on the stomach, adapts to all cooking processes, and shelve life is indefinite. 

BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing

Where do salad dressing get their names? Manufacturers come up with new flavors all the time, some consumers like to stick to their longtime favorites in salad dressings. Such as, French, Italian, ranch and Thousand Island.

Chicken and Rice Skillet

Rice in America began by accident in 1685, after a storm damaged ship from Madagascar docked in the harbor of Charleston, SC. The captain of the ship gave a small bag of “Golden Seede Rice, “as a gift to a local planter. 

Taco Rice

Taco rice (takoraisu) is a Japanese dish. It’s a taco served on a bed of rice. The two main ingredients are rice and taco seasoned ground beef. You can add what you would add to a taco, such as cheese, shredded lettuce and tomatoes. The rice soaks up the flavor of the seasoned ground beef. 

Texmex Seasoned Ground Beef

One of my favorite meals is tacos. The main ingredient in tacos is the seasoned ground beef. You can buy the store bought taco seasoning packets, but no need to when you can make your own taco seasoning. And, you probably already have the ingredients on hand. 

Tuna Noodle Skillet

About one percent of tuna comes to the market to be sold fresh. The rest goes to the cannery, because canned tuna is America's most popular fish. 

Mushroom Onion Hamburger

In Iowa, the regional sandwich of choice is the “loose meat. “This unique sandwich is also known as a "Maid-Rite," because it is most associated with the 85 year old Maid Rite chain, which probably invented it. The company is based in Iowa but now has more than 80 locations all throughout the Midwest, Plains states and Texas. 

Mini Apple Pies

Cinnamon has been in use by humans for thousands of years, as early as 2,000 B.C. Egyptians employed it, as well as the related spice cassia, as a perfuming agent during the embalming process, and it was mentioned in the Old Testament as an ingredient in anointing oil. 

Super Easy Chili

The city of Shiner, Texas... Deep in the heart of Texas, on a little spot hardly bigger than a postage stamp, sits Shiner, Texas.

B.L.T. Salad

Choose tomatoes that have rich colors. Deep reds are a great choice. Tomatoes of all colors provide outstanding nutrient benefits. Tomatoes should be well shaped and smooth skinned with no wrinkles, cracks, bruises, or soft spots. They should not have a puffy appearance since that characteristic is often associated with inferior flavor and may also result in excess waste during preparation. Ripe tomatoes will yield to slight pressure and will have a noticeably sweet fragrance.

Ham Glaze

You won’t locate it in the Bible; many cherished Easter traditions have been around for centuries. The most prominent symbol of the Christian holiday, Easter bunny was introduced to America by the German immigrants who brought their stories of an egg laying hare.