Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
On a recent trip to visit my Great Aunt Ruby I had the opportunity to copy down a few more family recipes. One of the recipes was for an oatmeal raisin cookie made with coconut and cocoa powder. It sounded unique and I jotted it down to play with later. Well, later came sooner than I imagined because I could not get the recipe out of my head. I modified the original recipe by adding a different blend of white and brown sugars,...
Butter Croissants
Ready for something a tad more advanced? It takes time to make, but it is SO worth it. I fell in love with croissant making a few semesters ago in my Laminated Dough class. Bread making is among my favorite things to do in the kitchen, but making laminated doughs (doughs with butter sandwiched between the layers) tops that. It takes time to make laminated dough and the process has taught me a lot about being patient in the...
Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese
Make no mistake, I adore macaroni and cheese. I have posted a recipe here before and it is sublime. It is one of my favorite things to eat, and I love to tinker with my original recipe and see what new variations I can come up with. This new recipe combines macaroni and cheese with another of my culinary loves, Tex-Mex food. Trust me, this recipe really, really works! How do I know this? Well, aside from my own judgment in the...
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
Growing up we would go to Houston for Thanksgiving and spend it with my mom’s family. We would always have Thanksgiving dinner at my Aunt Ruby’s house, because she had the largest dining room, and the food was always spectacular. Of course, as a child all I was only interested in stuffing, rolls, macaroni and cheese, and pie. Yes, I have always been a carb addict! My Aunt Ruby’s pecan pie is the stuff of family...
Slow-Cooker Braised Short Ribs with Honey Garlic Glaze
Braising is one of my favorite ways to prepare tough cuts of meat. This slow method of cooking breaks down the connective tissues and fat making otherwise tough cuts of meat tender, juicy, and very flavorful. I almost feel bad for people who have no idea how wonderful cheap cuts can be. Of the cheap cuts short ribs have quickly become my favorite. They have so much beef flavor, they are tender and buttery if prepared properly, and...
Maple Thyme Chicken Legs
I don’t know about you but after a long day at work, or a busy day out and about, the last thing I want is dinner that takes any kind of effort to prepare. This is about as easy as they come. That is why I love, and adore, chicken legs! They make dinner so easy. They require little attention, cook within 45 minutes, and they are admired and loved by young and old alike. I also love that you can eat them with your hands! Of...
