Watermelon salad is a refreshing and delicious summer meal perfect for backyard gatherings or as a light and healthy meal option. Combining the natural sweetness of watermelon with savory and tangy ingredients like balsamic vinegar creates a perfect balance and a delightful flavor combination that will leave your neighbors begging for the recipe. As summertime …
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For risotto fans, there is nothing better than a steamy bowl of cheese-laden rice, bathed in sauce and seasoned to perfection with a little fresh lemon or creme fraiche. Well, today we’re sharing a recipe for this Mexican risotto with freshly roasted green chiles and pepper jack cheese! This recipe was developed for the Spring …
This award-winning smoked baked beans recipe was given to me by the wife of an uber-famous pitmaster who came to my book signing near Lake Austin and traded secrets with me all night long!! Now, I can’t seem to start the pellet smoker without preparing this perfect side dish, full of rich smoky flavor, so …
We developed this copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse’s famous green beans for my catering company and you won’t believe how delicious and easy they are! Texas Roadhouse is a restaurant chain throughout the United States famous for hearty portions of barbecue, wood-grilled steaks, and their famous Texas Roadhouse Rolls. Out of their many side dishes, …
Texas Cowboy Caviar ranks as a favorite among southerners as a tasty (and kinda healthy!) recipe, served with tortilla chips as a dip, or in place of a side dish as a cold marinated salad. Also known as “redneck caviar” “hillbilly caviar” or “southern caviar”, the dish is made up of tiny bites of sweet …
There is nothing more comforting on a cool night than a batch of juicy pinto beans in a rich broth bubbling away on the stove. This classic Texas recipe takes all the fuss out of preparing beans with a tried and true crockpot method, which frees up the stove and gives you more time to …
Today I am sharing a recipe for authentic, restaurant-style mexican rice that we used to make in Tex Mex restaurants on the San Antonio Riverwalk. This is a light and fluffy, fried rice with fresh onion and green bell pepper, made with Knorr tomato bouillon, which is the secret to its authentic flavor. To make …
It’s not the holidays without a decadent homemade mac and cheese recipe, so today I’m sharing one for the books! This roasted poblano mac and cheese recipe has all the charms of classic rich and creamy macaroni and cheese, plus a healthy dose of freshly grated cheese (for that glorious cheese string you gotta see …
One of the questions I get the most at food festivals and cooking competitions is how to make refried beans— specifically our refried beans, which are as smooth and creamy as whipped mashed potatoes,
Crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms are a delightful appetizer that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the savory goodness of crab. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for parties, gatherings, or even as an elegant starter for a special dinner. In this post, we’ll explore the art of making the best crab stuffed mushrooms and share a …
Crisp corn, creamy black beans, and chopped peppers are marinated in a bright and fragrant Mexican vinaigrette and served as a healthy alternative to rice and beans! They go great with chile rellenos, fajitas, and all sorts of Tex Mex fare. Listen, we all want to be fit and trim, but when you’re raised on …
This week on the Urban Cowgirl YouTube we started Tutorial Tuesday off with a bang… Bacon Fat Flour Tortillas in 15 minutes or less!