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Chili Parlor Chili

Chili Parlor Chili is a bold, rich, and deeply flavorful one-pot dish inspired by classic Texas chili parlors. This version skips the beans and focuses on spiced ground beef simmered with broth, tomato, and a unique blend of seasonings—including a secret weapon: cocoa powder. It’s the kind of chili that warms you up from the […]

Chili Cheese Dog Bake

Ingredients 1 can, 14 to 15 oz chili, heated 1 pizza crust, can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic 4 Cheddar cheese sticks 4 hot dogs, all-beef 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes Instructions: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square or 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pour hot chili […]

Tater Tot Nachos

Tater Tot Nachos Ingredients: 1 can Rotel tomatoes and chilies Shredded cheddar cheese Shredded jack cheese Half and half (or milk/cream) Frozen tater tots Salt and pepper (optional) Instructions: Cook tater tots according to package instructions. In a saucepan, combine the can of Rotel with a generous amount of shredded cheddar and jack cheeses. Add […]

Braised Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle

  Braised Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle Ingredients 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2” pieces ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large sweet onion, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 (6.7-ounce) jars Vegetable Cooking Base 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar 2 cups dry […]

Carne Guisada with Rice and Fresh Beans

  Carne Guisada with Rice and Fresh Beans Ingredients: For the Carne Guisada: 4 cascabel peppers 2 chili ancho peppers (remove stems and seeds) 2 lbs boneless shoulder steak (beef chuck) ½ onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, divided 3 bay leaves ½ cup all-purpose flour 5 cups water ½ teaspoon ground cumin 6 pinches of […]

Corn Nuggets

  Corn Nuggets Ingredients 1 can whole kernel corn, brand does not matter, drained 1 can creamed corn, ½ cup yellow corn meal Salt and pepper to taste, you can also leave these out if you choose ½ cup flour, all purpose is what I used 1 egg, beaten 1 or 2 tbsp milk, depending […]

Homemade Beef Flautas

How to make Homemade Beef Flautas Ingredients : vegetable or canola oil for frying 3 cups shredded beef or shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese ½ cup salsa store-bought or homemade 1 (4-ounce) can diced chiles garlic salt with parsley flakes to taste pepper to taste 12 6-inch flour tortillas (or corn […]

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

  Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham Ingredients 7 to 8 pounds of bone-in, spiral-sliced ham 2 tablespoons of melted butter 3 tablespoons of honey 3/4 cup of granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves Instructions […]

Mini Cinni Bites

  Mini Cinni Bites Ingredients ½ cup unsalted, melted butter 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup cold butter ¾ cup cold milk ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed brown sugar 2 cups flour (all purpose, self rising, whole wheat) Glaze: ⅓ cup confectioner’s sugar 1 to 2 tbsp […]

Crockpot of Calico Beans

Crockpot Calico Beans is a comforting, hearty dish packed with rich flavors and a mix of tender beans, smoky bacon, and savory ground beef. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish combines sweet and tangy elements with a deep, satisfying taste. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a cozy meal, these beans pair wonderfully with cornbread or […]