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Caldo de Tomate (Macarones) Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 medium onion, minced 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces 1 can water, using the empty tomato sauce can 1 heaping tablespoon beef bouillon 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Salt, to taste 1 tablespoon oil, optional, […]
Spanish Cabbage Salad Ingredients 1 head green cabbage 1/4 cup olive oil 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Instructions Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage. Thinly slice the cabbage into small strips. Place […]
Italian Seafood Salad is a fresh, elegant, and colorful chilled dish made with tender shrimp, delicate calamari, optional scallops or white fish, crisp vegetables, olives, herbs, and a bright lemon-garlic dressing. This recipe feels light but still deeply satisfying. The seafood brings natural sweetness and ocean flavor, while the lemon herb dressing adds freshness, acidity, […]
H&T High Rollers are creamy, savory tortilla roll-ups filled with a rich bacon-cheddar cream cheese spread, shaved ham, shaved turkey, crisp iceberg lettuce, and a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar seasoning. This recipe has the feel of a deli sandwich, a party pinwheel, and a cold appetizer all in one. The creamy cheese […]
Fresh Salsa is a bright, chunky, flavorful salsa made with juicy diced tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, fresh cilantro, onion, garlic salt, and El Pato tomato sauce for extra depth and color. This recipe is simple, rustic, and full of homemade character. It has the freshness of chopped vegetables with the bold, slightly spicy flavor of tomato […]
Homemade Crispy Hatch Green Chile Burritos are warm, golden, and deeply satisfying, filled with seasoned carne molida, roasted New Mexico Hatch green chiles, and creamy Oaxaca cheese. This recipe brings together the comfort of a classic burrito with the irresistible texture of a toasted, crispy tortilla. Inside, the beef is savory and warmly spiced, the […]
Leftover Beef and Wild Rice Soup is a warm, hearty, and deeply comforting soup made with tender roast beef, earthy mushrooms, aromatic vegetables, nutty wild rice, rich beef stock, and a smooth touch of cream. This recipe is a beautiful way to turn leftover roast beef into something that feels completely new. The beef gives […]
Texas Fudge Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 can evaporated milk, 5 ounces 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 can diced green chiles, 4 ounces, drained Sliced jalapeños, for topping Instructions Preheat the […]
Flat Enchiladas are a bold, comforting, stacked-style enchilada dish made with lightly fried corn tortillas, warm red enchilada sauce, seasoned ground beef, green chiles, Pepper Jack cheese, diced onion, and an optional fried egg on top. Instead of being rolled, the tortillas are layered flat like a savory Mexican-style stack, allowing every layer to soak […]
1940s Cheese Potato Onion Casserole is a humble, old-fashioned comfort dish made with simple ingredients: potatoes, butter, onions, thyme, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. This recipe feels warm, nostalgic, and deeply homey. The potatoes are roughly mashed, not whipped smooth, giving the casserole a rustic texture that feels handmade and honest. The golden onions […]