Had a request for the taco seasoning I mentioned in my guacamole recipe. This is a staple in our house. I keep a jar of this in the cabinet. Note: All measurements are relative. paprika cumin black pepper chili powder cayenne and/or chipolte oregano Paprika is the base for the mix. I start with 4 … Continue reading Taco Seasoning
Guacamole
I've had a few requests for my Guacamole recipe. Like many of my "recipes" I really don't have exact measurements. Guacamole 2-4 avocados, peeled Juice of a lime or lemon sour cream or plain yogurt (or mixture of the 2) about 1/2 of 1 small onion -- finely chopped 2 or more cloves of garlic, … Continue reading Guacamole
Chicken Taco Pizza
Ingredients Pizza crust Cornmeal Pizza Sauce -- Instructions for pizza sauce are at the top Salsa Chicken taco filling Shredded Mexican blend cheese tomatoes -- diced green onions -- sliced black olives -- sliced lettuce -- shredded Form pizza crust. I find rolling the ball of dough in cornmeal and dusting the pan with cornmeal … Continue reading Chicken Taco Pizza
Easy Salsa
Ingredients 1 Tbs Olive Oil (enough to cover bottom of pan) 3-4 cloves garlic crushed 1 small onion chopped 1 handful red pepper flakes 16 oz diced tomatoes 1 small can diced green chilies or 2 small jalapeno Cayenne or ground chipotle powder Black pepper salt cumin 1/2 lime -- juiced 1 or 2 handfuls … Continue reading Easy Salsa
Top 10: Favorite Restaurants
It has been a while since I did one of my list. I just wasn't inspired. This idea hit me when I was eating at one of my favorite places. #10: Stagecoach Inn (Salado, TX) -- Established in 1860, The Stagecoach Inn actually began as a stagecoach stop. The chicken fried steak is still made … Continue reading Top 10: Favorite Restaurants
You Asked For It …
OK, maybe you did not ask for the recipe but someone did. This week I was pursuing the search engine terms section of the stats page and discovered the following search: "pulido's sour cream chicken enchilada recipe". It seems that I mentioned Pulido's Chicken Enchiladas in an earlier post. It just so happens that our … Continue reading You Asked For It …
Tribute to Tejas (Texas)
Today in 1836 the Texican forces under the command of General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican troops led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The short but decisive battle took place near Buffalo Bayou (Houston). While the Mexican forces were taking a nap, Houston launched an attack on the Mexican camp. By the time … Continue reading Tribute to Tejas (Texas)
The Dee Zone 