Spicy Black Beans w/Chorizo & Chipotle Cream

A savvy way to jazz up an ordinary can of black beans.  A little chorizo, a little jalapeno, a little chipotle… perfectly yummy combo.

Melted Cheese Dip w/Tortilla Chips

I’ve made this so many times and with good reason.  Be prepared for cheese dripping down your chin and onto your top… your guests will hoard over this appy… greasy, smiley and satisfied.

Chicken Enchilada Meatloaf

If you love to chow down on a plate of chicken enchiladas, say no more… this is the meatloaf for you! Thanks to Yvonne Ruperti and seriouseats.com, the combo of these comfort foods are packed into one convenient loaf that will feed the entire...

Beef and Beer Chili

This chili is a definite crowd pleaser!  Chunky and chockfull of flavor.  My mother served chili over elbow macaroni, which I find rounds off the dish nicely.  Bellies will be filled for sure!

Em’s Texas Chunk Chili

My Texas Chunk Chili delivers quite a sting!  The meek and mild beware.  For all of you tough cowgirls and cowboys out there I still recommend a pint of milk be served along side to help cool down this chili’s effect.

Piña Colada Guacamole

When you serve this guacamole your guests will wonder what’s making it sweet. When you tell them its piña colada guacamole, their faces brighten up and they all make this sound… ohhh… hmmmm… yumm! And it is. Serve with...

Shrimp & Hoppin’ John Salad

A dish sometimes served in the South on New Year’s Day, is thought to bring good luck in the new year. I figure, why not serve to your family and/or guests any time of the year! Who isn’t in need of good luck 365 days each year? (awesome...

Tortilla Cazuela

Nice and light.  Not a lot of heat, and the chicken is very tender.  To complete this meal, be sure to serve a side of salad greens with Country Dressing.