Dirty Rice Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground pork 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium pablano pepper, seeded and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon […]
Red Beans and Rice Soup Makes 8 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]
Covid-19 is more than just the name of a virus. It’s a testament to how much weight I’ve gained (and then some) since the pandemic triggered lockdowns from here to high heaven. I don’t do well being locked in the […]
I make this rice whenever Tex-Mex is on the menu at my house. It’s my version of the tomato based rice found in Mexican restaurants across the country. I basically modified Mexican rice to suit my taste. I’m not too […]
Yesterday was my last day on the Daniel Fast, and I feel so much better. After consuming an obscene amount of rich and indulgent food over the holidays, I was in desperate need of an eating overhaul. For twenty-one days, […]
Risotto has a reputation for being fussy and time-consuming. It requires patience and about 30 minutes standing at the stove, stirring almost constantly. When I need a moment to decompress and enjoy a glass of wine in peace, this is […]
Friday is potluck night at my house. I pretty much cook dinner every night, and there is always a little something left over from each meal. By the time the end of the week rolls around, a bunch of little […]
My mom is a pretty cool lady, and everyone who meets Mae Belle—that’s what we call her—falls in love with her. She’s kind, funny, sometimes a little cuckoo for cocoa puffs and the most generous person I know. She is […]
