It never occurred to me to share our recipe for Chili Con Queso. I thought it wasn’t really special, but others seem to think it is. In Texas, it’s the king of cheese dips! Recently, I’ve started making it at the lodge for an afternoon snack. It really is delicious, and perfect for any get…
Tag: crock pot
Kalua Pork
Lately, it seems that I can’t look at pork butt in the grocery store, without thinking of Hawaii. There are a few dishes that remind me of the Aloha State. Kalua Pork is top on my list. Well, so is Poke, but it involves raw fish, so I’ll leave that alone! When I realized I…
Portuguese Beef Stew
Because there’s no dredging and frying, Portuguese Beef Stew is the light, summer version of stew. With very little prep, you have an easy and delicious meal. For a one pot meal, make it with veggies and cook in the oven in a heavy covered pot or in a slow cooker. Serve it with…
Minestra
Lately, one pot meals are on my radar. In my family, one of my favorite meals is Minestra, Italian comfort food. It’s a delicious and easy combo of sausage (and other pork products), greens, and beans. So, if you’re in a hurry, make it in a pressure cooker (I used an Instant Pot). But,…
Chicken Sausage Soup
Soup is at the top of our menu list for 2 weeks now. Not only is it an ultimate comfort food, it’s a pretty versatile meal in our house, and never boring. The Instant Pot that I got for Christmas is working overtime these days! However, soup is easy to make on the stovetop or…