“When Rebecca and Greg were young we often had friends over for Super Bowl. I could hide vegetables in the chili and fool even the pickiest eaters. Of course, I cut back on spices if I knew there were younger kids planning to eat this, even though it’s not all that hot. Leave out the…
Jalapeño Poppers
“The first time I saw these at a party, I was afraid to try them. I’m not a big fan of jalapeños in the first place, and I don’t like extremely spicy food. Somehow I was convinced to take a tiny bite, then a bigger bite, finally popping the whole delicious morsel into my mouth!…
Rebecca’s Guacamole
Rebecca’s favorite food has been Mexican for as long as she can remember. It all started with trips to visit family in Texas where she was introduced to Tex Mex cuisine. Although you might not think the suburbs of New York City (where she grew up) would be a good place to find authentic Mexican…
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Richard (Dad), the family Cajun, loves beans and rice any way you make them. Of course, he prefers the dish with spicy Andouille sausage, but he’ll eat the vegetarian version too. When you’re shopping for the sausage, any precooked sausage will work. However, they can vary substantially in heat level from one brand or one…
Texas-style Oven Baked Brisket
We are assuming you don’t have a smoker or grill, but if you do, look online at some of the great resources for cooking brisket outdoors. This option is a simple way to make Texas-style brisket in the oven. The “first or flat-cut” has less fat and is best for braising in the oven. The…
How to Bake a Potato (white or sweet)
There are some weird-looking vegetables out there, but don’t let that scare you away from the kitchen. Cook this dragon potato and enjoy him with melted butter and a little maple syrup! Not sure how to properly bake a potato? We’ll give you all the details here, whether you’re cooking bizarre shaped sweet potatoes or…
Mess o’Greens
Here’s an updated and somewhat healthier version of the traditional Southern-style mess o’ greens. My grandmother used to boil them all day long, until they were a yellowish-green, mushy mess! No wonder I didn’t like them! However, the real meaning of “mess” in this instance is “ever how much you need to feed your family.’”…
Gingery Greens and Carrots
Difficulty: Moderate Cost: Inexpensive! Serves:4people Serving Size:1 cup Gingery Greens and Carrots Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan We love this super healthy and tasty way to eat our greens! The…
Nana’s Thin Cornbread
“Papaw ate cornbread and milk often for breakfast, lunch and dinner when we was growing up on a farm in Texas. They didn’t always have enough money to eat anything else, and sometimes his mother would even have to water the milk down substantially to make it last. To this day, Papaw can’t stand skim…
Eat a rainbow of colors: Mango Coleslaw
Not your grandmother’s coleslaw, this recipe is quick and nutritious. You can use coleslaw mix (and we’ve been known to do that when in a rush), but we think it’s worth the extra time to buy fresh red cabbage and make your own mix. You’ll need a blender to make the dressing. You can save…
