First of all, a little self-promotion here. Today marks my 44th turn around the sun. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this age, but I will admit that I could be in a lot worse places. Second, last night, I made for dinner something super easy and quick. Let’s be honest. We all…
Category: Leftovers
Can’t wait till Tuesday. Street tacos from T.
There’s been talk of making tacos the state food for Texas. If this were to be on the next voting ballot, regardless of all political parties, I would vote FOR this. Tacos are one of the many foods of the gods. There’s no denying that food — meat, veggies, cheese (when applicable) — tucked into…
She feeds you tea and oranges: Sticky Ginger-Orange Chicken with Jasmine rice
As most people do when they love food, I’ve spent years — including those I was married — attempting to recreate those sumptuous orange sauces at Chinese restaurants. The ones that make both chicken and beef even more drool-worthy. Up until recently, I just kept missing the mark. No amount of marinating the chicken or…
What to do when winter gives you cabin fever? El Pollo Loco Roja!
It’s been a few months since I’ve posted. I hope to change my frequency in the future. I have some wonderful cookbooks to try out, some intriguing recipes from the internet to play with, so there should be new posts more often. I’m also purchasing a new (used) higher quality camera in the very near…
Just a spot in the road: Thorndale Meat Market and (future) Biergarten (review)
For those who’ve been curious (or dare I hope, worried?), I haven’t died in the dry Texas heat, so bad it felt like any drive out was a race across Fury Road. Without the doof mobiles. Just ask anyone who lives in Texas how bad it’s been — days in the 100º’s before the heat…
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup. (Beethoven) — Chicken and rice soup for the start of ‘soup weather’.
I live in Texas (as many of you know, or those who have, at least, glanced at my profile blurb). Texas isn’t a particularly…wintry state. Until it’s winter, that is. And even then, we’ve been known to have 80º weather on Christmas. Then again, we can start to have really good fall weather about halfway…
You can bake it with the box stuff, but it doesn’t shake like this does! — Crunchy onion panko breaded pork chops & chicken tenders.
Two posts in one week! Well, these were dishes I kept intending to do for Geek Girl Gourmet but forgot my camera every time. So here it goes. This is something I’ve been making for the household for months now, and it’s tasty and tender and wonderful. I mention making it, and my sister gets…
A King without his Crown — Cornless King Ranch Chicken, rice, and roasted cauliflower
Some time ago, I made an easy-peasy casserole that’s very popular here in Texas (and elsewhere, I’m sure) called King Ranch Chicken. I found out from a few friends that they each make it slightly different, often following the recipe to the letter by using the Rotel tomatoes with chilies or even cans of diced…
Ginger, the rhizome of secrets — Beef Lomein
As promised, I’m back with another recipe. Beef lomein. Actually, this is a dish you can make with any meat (or no meat at all if that’s your preference), and to be honest, you can make it with any veggie. The first time I made it, I used carrots, onions, finely shredded cabbage, and I…
