Chile Relleno Casserole

Another jewel from the St. Andrew’s Cookbook.  This is my godmother, Tia Melody’s, recipe, but Mama Kay submitted it to the cookbook.  Whole green chiles are key — the diced ones will not work.  For non-Texans, this is a problem.  Wal-Mart is (unfortunately) the only place I’ve been able to find them in North Carolina, [...]

Incredible Ribs from the Crock Pot

Posted by Amy

I just bought a crock pot last weekend and made these last night.  They were great!  (Not Luling, but still very good.)
Smoky-Flavored Barbequed Ribs straight out of Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Cookbook
3 1/2 lbs pork loin back ribs (we’ve used other varieties as well, and they’re just as tasty)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 [...]

Killer Queso

Brian, of Kirby’s Korner, brought this queso over on Memorial Day. I’m a big fan of queso, and this is some of the best I’ve had.  The recipe below will fill a crockpot, but if you’re just having a few people over, it’s easy to half. I think this kind of hearty queso is best [...]

Super Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

 
Posted by Amy

This is incredibly good.  Annie enjoyed it while in NC last month.  This recipe makes quite a bit.  I adapted this recipe from one my mom shared with me a few years ago.  I think this was is 100 times easier than making your own chicken stock.
Super Simple Tortilla Soup
1 cooked rotisserie chicken, [...]

Homesick Texan: Possibly My New BFF (sorry girls)

Posted by Amy
A friend posted this on Facebook today, and I think it’s a super new resource: Homesick Texan.  This is a recipe blog written by a displaced Texan about Texas Foods.  Enjoy!  (Does Ninfa’s make anyone else think Waco?)

Great Salsa

Posted by Corrie
 
Great Salsa 
 
6 roma tomatoes
1/3 white onion
3 jalapenos (seeded for a milder salsa)
salt to taste
 
Blend all in food processor/blender.  You can also add lime juice, cilantro and garlic for variation and to brighten the salsa.  If looking for pico de gallo, use the same ingredients, but chop instead of blend and add cilantro (roma [...]

Chili By Ali

 
Posted by Ali

I got this recipe off of one of my favorite food blogs: janetishungry.blogspot.com.  It’s a really good one…not quite as good as “And she can cook.”  ;)

This chili is not the kind of “chili” I grew up with in Texas; however, it is SO good.  It makes a ton, so it’s very good for a Christmas party, [...]

Corrie’s Beeritas

Amy posting here, but this is Corrie’s recipe and crowd favorite!
Corrie’s Beerritas
1 can frozen limeade
1 can frozen lemonade
1 can full of tequila
1/2 can full of triple sec
1 Mexican beer
Combine and pour over ice.
 
I once put a Sprite in the mix because for some people it was too strong and it tasted pretty good…I like the [...]