Chili Con Queso
Chili Con Queso a homemade version that can be a great Friday night meal! 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 medium yellow onion (diced)1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)1 lb ground…
Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole
Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole simple and flexible comfort food 1 lbs lean ground beef (thawed)16 oz tater tots (frozen)1 large onion (chopped)1 tsp garlic powder1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce1/2 tsp salt1.2…
Garlic Toast
Garlic Toast our family's favorite fresh bread ((French bread is great, homemade bread also works))butterlemon peppergarlic powderParmesan cheese (finely grated) Slice bread in relatively thick slices (not too thin)Arrange bread…
Potato and Ham Casserole
Potato and Ham Casserole A long term family favorite. Ham is optional, but I always include it! 2 lbs frozen hash browns or potatoes o'brien ((poatoes o'brien preferred))1.5 stick melted…
Carole Curlee’s Chicken Soup
Carole Curlee’s Chicken Soup also known as "Mulligatawny Soup" 1 4 pound chicken (cut up in advance)1 gal chicken or turkey broth (homemade)32 oz chicken broth (store-bought)3 Tbps butter1 clove…
Armadillo Eggs
Armadillo Eggs a delicious jalapeño popper variation with Italian sausage 10 jalapeño poppers (medium to large size)2 lbs Jimmy Dean Italian sausage (cut paddie size)2 tsp red chili powder2 tsp…
African Peanut Soup
African Peanut Soup a delicious vegetarian dish Alexander enjoyed at college at Mines 4 cups vegetable broth ((low-sodium recommended))2 cups water1 red onion (medium size, chopped)2 tablespoons peeled and minced…
Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad
Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad 1 cup water½ cup distilled white vinegar¼ cup vegetable oil¼ cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper (fresh)3 medium cucumbers (peeled and sliced…
Beer Cheese Soup
Beer Cheese Soup a favorite of Alex from when he lived in Golden, Colorado 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter1 carrot (finely chopped)1 large yellow onion (diced)2 cloves peeled garlic (minced)1/4 cup…
Picanha Black & Blue
Picanha Black & Blue a delicious way to eat leftover picanha steak and chimichurri sauce 1/8 stick butterleftover picanha steakleftover chimichurri saucesourdough bread ((fresh, thick sliced, toasted))multi-flavor cherry tomatoesblue cheese…