Spicy Beef Sambel

Here’s the latest results from a virtual cooking class with Chef Elizabeth from Haochi US (on a virtual Yelp event). This spicy beef dish is too good not to share (and so easy)! . . . → Read More: Spicy Beef Sambel

Chocolate Feast for Chocolat (and Food ‘n Flix 10th Anniversary)

Three chocolate inspired recipes today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Food ‘n Flix and the film Chocolat: Eggplant Caponata, Chili-Cocoa Rubbed Steaks, and Chocolate Salami. . . . → Read More: Chocolate Feast for Chocolat (and Food ‘n Flix 10th Anniversary)

New Mexican Beef and Beer Chili

Here’s a late Oktoberfest recipe that didn’t get posted until November. This is a great beefy chili that’s full of flavor (with green chiles, New Mexico beer, Mexican chocolate, etc.). . . . → Read More: New Mexican Beef and Beer Chili

Ancho Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage

Winter is still hanging on so here’s a soup that will warm you up, body and soul. . . . → Read More: Ancho Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage

Chili Cook-Off, Part I

We’re starting to tweak some recipes for a chili cook off. This recipe is our first hope for bringing home the trophy. . . . → Read More: Chili Cook-Off, Part I

Cocoa-Chili Rub for Steak

This is the fifth post in my series documenting our Chocolate Cooking Class with Chef Sarah Leavell of The Canebrake. . . . → Read More: Cocoa-Chili Rub for Steak

I’m dreaming of a white chili.

I’m dreaming of a white chili…..Just like the ones I used to know.

Every once in a while, our local paper will publish cherished recipes from long ago closed restaurants. St. Michael’s Alley white chili must have been a much loved favorite because it is featured quite often. I made this same recipe about five . . . → Read More: I’m dreaming of a white chili.

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and an award!

We were missing New Mexico so I needed to whip up a southwest-inspired dish! I found inspiration from Jen at Juanita’s Cocina and as fate would have it, she simultaneously awarded me The Versatile Blogger Award. (Is that scary or what?) . . . → Read More: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and an award!

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

This chili is chock full of Super Foods: sweet potatoes, black beans, and even kale! . . . → Read More: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

Frito Pies

Didn’t everyone live off of these during basketball season in high school? Weren’t they the obligatory food staple of every concession stand? Apparently not. . . . → Read More: Frito Pies