Blog Archives for category Tex-Mex
Spicy Chipotle Salsa
We have SO many Mexican restaurants here in Houston and each one makes a different salsa. Some are cooked,… Continue reading »
Easy Charro Beans
Houston has SO many Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants here that you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting one. Sorry, just felt… Continue reading »
Easiest Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos are so simple and tasty that you almost feel like your cheating. Almost. So, you know you’re… Continue reading »
Cabo’s Amazing Beer Margaritas
This great recipe comes from my girlfriend Carol, aka Cabo Wabo…no, not the Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas…that’s her…pet… Continue reading »
Ninfa’s Spicy Carrots & Jalapenos
Several Mexican restaurants in Houston serve these pickled carrots (sometimes called Curtido) but I’m not sure any of them are… Continue reading »
Traditional Guacamole
I’m an avocado lover. I can eat them on a sandwich or straight out of the shell with salt sprinkled… Continue reading »
Almost Ninfa’s Green Sauce
Growing up here in Houston, everyone knew who Mama Ninfa was. She had a great rags to riches life story,… Continue reading »
Crispy Pork Carnitas
Carnitas can be found all across the Lone Star State in Mexican restaurants, taco trucks and even some grocery stores. … Continue reading »
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Growing up in Houston, Texas, I quickly learned that food is about family gatherings and Southern comfort. I'm a home cook with many years of experience and I love to make easy, simple and yummy comfort food and trying new recipes.
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