Recipes

The Secret Ingredient is always CHEESE!

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is made by a collective of farmers and producers in Italy. Not all parmesan is Parmesan. The word Parmesan means from Parma, so shouldn’t yours actually come from that area? Parmigiano Reggiano is made in the areas in and around the province of Parma. Look for the pin-dots on the rind to…

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December 12, 2017

Brown Sugar Drop Biscuits w/Molasses Butter

Makes 1 dozen medium biscuits Drop Biscuits 2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder,…

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December 4, 2016

PORK SOPA SECA – Recipe

Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca (Mexican Noodle Casserole) by Doreen Colondres for PorkTeInpira.com What a cool way to celebrate a beautiful fall day during Hispanic Heritage Month! This Mexican-inspired recipe features the extra lean pork Tenderloin. The extended outlook confirms this recipe is the perfect choice for any fall day and can withstand all weather elements.…

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October 8, 2015

Refreshing Summer Chicken Lime Soup

I know what you are thinking… “Soup in the middle of summer? No thanks!” I get it, everyone is looking for something that will cool them down during these scorching hot summers. Trust me, living in Houston… It gets unbearably HOT out here so I completely understand. Let me tell you though that I recently…

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July 18, 2015

Quick SHRIMP SCAMPI!

Total Time: 40 min / Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min /Yield:4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons 2 tablespoon capers, chopped 1/2…

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June 30, 2015

Mozzarella in Corrozza – Giada de Laurentiis

Saw this recipe today and fell in love! It’s a kicked up Grilled Cheese Monte Christo! YUM!! TOTAL TIME: 18 min / Prep: 10 min / Cook: 8 min YIELD: 6 to 12 servings INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced smoked mozzarella 12 slices whole-wheat bread 18 fresh large basil leaves 8 large eggs 1…

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October 9, 2014

Mexican-Style Pork Butt (Shoulder)

My favorite cut of meat has to be the port butt (shoulder) because you can create a million and one meals from this wonderful hunk of meat! The versatility is amazing so I LOVE using different spices or vegetables to flavor the meat and of course we can’t forget about leftovers the next day. YUM!!…

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July 29, 2014

This is the why I love Bobby Flay… Grape Focaccia!

Breakfast routine is usually cereal and Cooking Channel! This yummy recipe popped up on the tube when I sat down… and there is just something about crunchy thick bread that is so comforting! I know what your thinking… grapes and bread… but this bread is so thick that the sweet juicy grapes are a great…

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July 11, 2014

Father’s Day Dinner – Coffee Rubbed Rib-Eye

Need ideas for a yummy Father’s Day dinner ?!? Last night, the hubby surprised me with some steaks so of course I had to make Bobby Flay’s awesome Coffee Steak Rub. I’m not big coffee drinker but I LOVE the smell of coffee. I’m a big fan of Bobby Flay’s seasonings and this rub will…

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June 11, 2014

Sour Cherry Pie Recipe

  Every month I am anticipating what Bon Appetit Magazine has on the cover and this month looked so yummy I had to post the recipe on my blog. My friend, Angie, also requested this yummy creation so I had to accommodate! Happy Baking! INGREDIENTS CRUST ⅓ cup almond flour ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus…

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June 3, 2014