Secrets for Spanish Rice! Spanish Rice is loved, it’s adored yet often underrated. I remember asking some idiot once how he made his Spanish Rice and his answer was ridiculous. But, first let me tell you why I asked him and how I came to the conclusion he was an idiot. This guy was a…
Classic Bean and Cheese Burrito! My idea of a Bean and Cheese Burrito does not involve a Freezer and a Microwave. I fell in love with Mexican food the first time I ordered a #11 at our local Ricardo’s here in town. It was a classic Bean and Cheese Burrito the size of my plate, smothered…
Better than Restaurant Coleslaw! Oh I’m sure you think you know how to make coleslaw. After all it’s just a side dish, so it doesn’t have to be perfect, right? Wrong! There are a lot of people out there that don’t like coleslaw very that very reason. Most recipes are so very basic, your everyday…
White or Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips! When I go to any Mexican or Tex Mex Restaurant, I expect Corn Tortilla Chips and salsa. I want my chips hot and salty, like they just came out of the fryer. Then I eat at least an entire bowl for myself before the help even has a chance to…
This Barbecue Pork Medallion is Top Notch! There’s a very good reason why Pork Medallions, or in this case, why my Barbecue Pork medallion is so tender. It’s a Pork Tenderloin. So unless you over cook or burn the meat, it’s virtually impossible to not have silver dollar sized slices that practically melt in your…
The Best Salted Baked Potato If you want to make the best Salted Baked Potato, you’ve got buy Idaho Russets. And, since Russets are cheap, we can buy a huge bag of them because their shelf life is long and extensive too. I know that everyone thinks they know how to make a Baked Potato…
Can You Say Philly Cheese Steak? A Philly Cheese Steak ain’t no joke! There are franchise’s back east that have been battling out the sandwich wars for decades. And, if you’re a Steak and Cheese fan, then you know which restaurant you support. I found a link that shows the top ten locations for authentic…
Why Pan Fried Salmon? Pan Fried Salmon is Delicious. As long as you stick to the two minute rule, Two minutes per side, your Pan Fried Salmon will be succulent, moist and there won’t be any left, that is, if you follow any one of my recipes for it. I’ve developed two specific recipes for…
I love Chicken Fried Steak! Don’t you love a good Chicken Fried Steak? I use to order it every time I ate at this restaurant in Gillette Wyoming, on my way to Deadwood South Dakota. The Restaurant was Called Humphrey’s if I remember right; had a big Camel as their Logo. If you’re ever going…
The Best Bruschetta Notice my Title question about Tomato and Basil Bruschetta isn’t a question; it’s a statement. It’s absolutely the truth. Only the finest Italian ingredients can pull this off, and I just so happen to have the ingredients to the best recipe on earth for you and your loved ones to personally enjoy…