Creamy Lemon Bars

These are THE creamiest lemon bars I’ve ever eaten. Lemon bars were probably the first thing I baked when I first started out. They were also the first recipe I got comfortable enough with to start tweaking and experimenting. One of my early experiments included using sweet and condensed milk and since then I never…

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Nopales (Cactus) Breakfast Tacos

Cactus breakfast tacos are always a treat! Adding potato and egg is a great way to be introduced to cactus. Cactus for the unfamiliar, is similar to aloe. It has a gel like inside. To remove this gel you’re going to need to boil it in the water, salt and vinegar. Cactus done correctly has…

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Bruschetta Cod

Cod not to be confused with salt cod is something I eat often. Most seafood I’m really not that into but ill make a exception for cod. I prefer meatier fish like cod, mahi, or tuna. The challenge is keeping me interested so I’m always trying to think of different ways to get it in…

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Cajun Jambalaya

Jambalaya is something I’ve eaten a lot of and I loved since I was kid. I just love the mix of crunchy peppers and veggies. The assortment of meats and of course the kick of the spices. It really brings out my inner Newman. When I was a kid though it used to leave this…

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Jalapeno and Cheese Cast Iron Cornbread

In the South cornbread is always a option. Always. Everyone does it differently and its a generational thing. Some recipes have been handed down from generation to generation. Corn bread happens to be serious business around here. For me I like to experiment with cornbread since it receives fun flavors very well and its incredibly…

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Guajillo Chicken Tacos

Let me start off by saying “Heat Advisory”. Now I consider myself a heat lover and feel I can handle myself with heat. Im not one of those people that necessarily are on the hunt for the next spiciest meal. I’m by no means a glutton for punishment in that area. Its crazy to me…

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Sausage,Sundried Tomato, and Spinach Rolled Egg Kolaches

I have many things about the cold I just love one thing in particular is a toasty house. When the house is nice and warm I love to pull out a frozen loaf of bread dough and proof it on the counter oven night covered with a towel so I wake up in morning and…

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Garlic Habanero Lamb Loin Chops

‘Its really cold out right now here in Texas. But it’ll be 71 by Monday. Classic Texas weather. So when I have windows to get that “cold weather” food in that we all know and love about winter, I generally have a very short time frame. Heck I wouldn’t be surprised if its 80 tomorrow….

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Shrimp Burgers with Lemon Kewpie Mayo

Shrimp is something that I indulge in often but sometimes I have to remind myself to do something different. Fried shrimp used to be my go-to but I find myself really limiting my fried food intake to maybe once a week. I find that the healthier I eat the more the desire for bad food…

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