These are yet another tradition in J's family for Christmas morning. In the past, I found them greasy and not very tasty. I'm not entirely sure what J did differently than the rest of his family, but this year they were delicious! They weren't greasy at all and the flavors really melded together. Sausage Cheese … Continue reading Sausage Cheese Balls
Copycat Luby’s Tortilla Soup
The best tortilla soup is either at Luby's in San Antonio or Magnolia's in Austin. Seeing as how I no longer live in Texas, it was high time I learned to make this amazingly tasty, wonderful, cold winter night meal. 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 poblano pepper (seeded and chopped)1 … Continue reading Copycat Luby’s Tortilla Soup
J’s Lasagna
I'll be truthful, I prefer simple, clean flavors. I don't like meat in pasta sauce and I'm not in love with Ricotta cheese. After years of eating my family's version of lasagna, J couldn't take it anymore. He had to make his own. J’s Lasagna Homemade Lasagna with meat sauce by Dispatches from the Castle … Continue reading J’s Lasagna
Homemade Popcorn
Until I made this I didn't believe it was just as easy as microwave popcorn. Seriously, it is. And tastes so much better! Not to mention, so much less expensive! Easy Homemade Stove Top Popcorn white or yellow popcorn kernels1/4 cup canola oil1-2 tbs buttersalt to taste In a saucepan, add the canola oil. Drop … Continue reading Homemade Popcorn
Homemade Pasta Sauce
Last week J and I challenged ourselves to not go grocery shopping and use up the items in our pantry, freezer and fridge. That experiment led to some pretty creative meals. One of the best was our homemade pasta sauce. Homemade Pasta Sauce small can pasta sauce (plain, no seasoning)tomato pastecan whole or crushed tomatoes … Continue reading Homemade Pasta Sauce