Homesick Texan doesn't disappoint. This recipe makes both J and I miss Texas sweet 1015 onions terribly. Vidalia onions are good substitutes, but don't quite have the flavor. Since we can't find the onions in Mid-Missouri, we had to make a few changes to the recipe, but it still turned out quite well. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading Texas sweet onion casserole
Cheesy “Pantelones”
These aren't actually cheesy pants (obviously). When J and I were putting together our Thanksgiving menu, I misread the Cheesy Papillons from this Serious Eats recipe as cheesy pantelones and after laughing until I couldn't breathe, the name stuck. Cheesy Papillons are simple, delicious and perfect appetizers. While best right out of the oven, they are just as tasty after they've cooled.
Yellow Shrimp Curry
While this originally started out to be Bombay Shrimp, I accidentally purchased the wrong type of tamarind paste so the dish ended up more like a curry. The end result was quite delicious and I was disappointed there wasn't enough for seconds!
Texas Two Step Chili
Texas Two Step Chili With the frigid temperatures and nearly two feet of snow, we made a lot of soups this week. One of our favorites and one of the easiest is chili. At our local Schnucks, they have Cookwell & Company All Natural Texas Two Step Chili Mix. It smells heavenly in the jar. … Continue reading Texas Two Step Chili