Any of you folks from Cajun country will probably laugh at us non-Cajuns trying to make gumbo, but I'll give this a go anyway. This is another of the recipes from the family cookbook and is a flavorful hodge podge of tasty meats, veggies, and rice. It's quick, easy, and … [Read more...]

This cheesy spinach artichoke chicken pasta recipe was a little outside our wheelhouse as we have never had artichokes before but I have to say, it was delicious. The artichokes give the food a very mild sour "twang". The spinach balances it well and helps to tone down the sour … [Read more...]

If you've never had a sopapilla then I feel sorry for you.  Here in Texas it is a traditional dessert from practically every Mexican food restaurant that has opened its' doors.  It is a fried tortilla sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar, and brown sugar.  Smother that … [Read more...]

Mrs. Lone Star found this recipe for chicken potato casserole from a cute little blog that is sadly no longer up.  However, all credit goes to My Sweet Little Steiner Family.  Making this a loaded potato casserole really takes it to the next level and this is a die hard … [Read more...]

I was searching for this recipe for Christmas Crack (Cracker Candy) dessert and there were a ton of them on the Internet but I had honestly never heard of it until Mrs. Lone Star made it the other day.  It is absolutely delicious.  So good in fact, that I have eaten far … [Read more...]