Brisket Tacos
I love Tex Mex. It’s my comfort food. My very favorite Tex Mex meal in all the world is at a place called Mia’s Tex Mex in Dallas. The very best thing on the menu is their confoundingly fabulous and unforgettable brisket tacos.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
I love clam chowder. Not everyone can digest dairy, and New England Clam Chowder is made with cream and milk. Here is a great recipe for Manhattan-style Clam Chowder.
How to Pack Airplane Snacks for Kids
Are you stumped on how to pack healthy snacks for kids on the airplane? It’s really hard to fly these days since many airlines have stopped serving meals, and if they do have food for purchase, it’s mostly low-fat and/or processed.
Hoppin’ John
Hoppin’ John, the classic meal to serve on New Year’s Day, is a soul food dish that has African, Caribbean, and French roots. While eating black eyed peas for good luck in the new year is a tradition with roots from the American South, the custom actually goes all the way back to the Babylonians.
Croque-Madame
The croque-monsieur is a French hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. You see them everywhere in cafes in Paris. The croque-madame is the feminine version, which includes a fried egg on top.
Easy Mac & Cheese
When you say “easy mac and cheese” most people envision a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese. But boxed mac and cheese is not very healthy. The fact is, you can make mac and cheese in minutes on your stovetop with just 6 ingredients, two of those being salt and pepper.
BBQ Natto with Shrimp
Japanese food is one of my favorite cuisines. Growing up in Texas, I also cultivated an appreciation for BBQ sauce.