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Hoecakes (A.K.A. Johnny Cakes) – Call ’em anything, they’re amazing

Hoecakes (A.K.A. Johnny Cakes) – Call ’em anything, they’re amazing

by | Feb 4, 2019 | Bread and Quickbread, Breakfast and Brunch, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, Southern Cooking, Texas, Vegetarian | 4 comments

If you’ve followed along with this blog for any length of time, you’ll probably know that I’m the California born son of a very Southern family. We didn’t eat the same kinds of food at home that most of my native Cali born friends did. We had...
Pressure Cooker Carnitas with Salsa Verde – Perfect for Game Time

Pressure Cooker Carnitas with Salsa Verde – Perfect for Game Time

by | Sep 13, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, South American, Texas | 0 comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeGameTimeSaucy #CollectiveBias Getting ready for game day means more than just having snacks. It means putting out food that will impress everyone around the...
Southern Sausage Dressing – Cornbread dressing with sausage – Yes, you want this

Southern Sausage Dressing – Cornbread dressing with sausage – Yes, you want this

by | Feb 13, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Bread and Quickbread, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, Southern Cooking, Texas | 0 comments

Sausage dressing is a staple at Southern tables, and not just around the holidays. I’ve used this recipe (or variations of it) to stuff Turkey, chicken, cornish hens, pork chops, and bell peppers. It goes with almost anything. It’s simple to make, and can...
Chunky Guacamole with Bacon – Seriously Addictive

Chunky Guacamole with Bacon – Seriously Addictive

by | Mar 20, 2016 | Appetizers and Tapas, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, South American, Southern Cooking, Texas | 5 comments

As a former Californian and a current Texan, there are few foods in the world that scream warm weather like a heaping dish of cool, refreshing, chunky guacamole. (Pico de Gallo also goes on this list.) It’s one of the first things put on your table in most good...