Sep 18
Though sweet potatoes aren’t any better for your waistline than normal white potatoes, they do have a different taste and can help make a difference to a boring meal. One problem when substituting normal potatoes with sweet potatoes when you make fries with them is that they don’t get crispy or crunchy, they just end …
Sep 17
If there is one thing that I have learned over the past few years is the simplicity is not to be overlooked when preparing a meal. There is something about the flavors and texture of quick stir fried broccoli with oyster sauce in a wok that has made it one of my most favorite ways …
Sep 16
Let’s start by saying, I love chiles. Other chileheads will know that it is an addiction. You become addicted, not to the heat, but the endorphins that course through your body and cause the chile high. For those of you not addicted to chiles, you think that too much heat spoils your food, but all …
Sep 15
When grilling meat, the most important choice you make is the type and cut of meat for your chosen method of cooking. The second most important decision is whether to go a wet or dry rub. A dry rub is an excellent choice for flavoring already tender or moist cuts of meat. Next time you …
Sep 14
Fall has started, everywhere except Houston where it is still hot and swampy, and it’s time to start breaking out the Autumnal recipes. Since my experiment with Hatch Chile Relish went well the other week and there is none left, I went on a supermarket trip looking for seasonal, ‘cheap’ vegetables to make other relishes …
