December 7

Ramen Noodle & Slaw Salad

I also call this “Eve’s Asian Slaw Reunion Salad”

Every two years we have a family reunion in a small rural community in Texas that’s Potluck. Since some are coming from surrounding areas, here’s one of our favorite “make-ahead” salads, that we requested the recipe for. Here is Eve’s  version, and please see her idea for sharing recipes at reunions below. Continue reading

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December 7

Beer Stew

This brilliant stew works on so many levels. It’s adapted from a 30-year old cookbook of Texas recipes. I’ve tried it with Fayette County,Texas brewed Shiner Beer, Guinness, and even Coors Light.

For my last experience,  I used half beer / half beef broth, and added the listed ingredients in parentheses (optional) , but saute’ing onions and mushroom are essential before browning the meat. Also, coating the browned meat with the flour, dry mustard and brown sugar mixture before adding wet ingredients is strategic to form a thick stew broth that will simmer for several hours.

It makes a lot, so enough for two meals or divide and put half in two large mason jars and share with someone. Can Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Continue reading

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December 6

Turkey Chili with White Beans

This version of Chili is made with ground turkey, and a bit of cocoa powder to add a slightly lighter and smoother consistency. Adding beans to Chili is always controversial, but choosing either great white northern, or pinquito beans add a nice texture. Continue reading

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December 6

Basic Texas Chili – Version 1

You can find as many versions of Chili in Texas, as the number of people you talk with. This is one version of a very basic recipe version I found in a collection of Texas cooking cookbook from over 30 years ago. It never disappoints. Continue reading

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December 6

Chili with Roasted Veggies and Chicken

This is a shorter and  different take on traditional Chili and doesn’t need to cook for hours.

But it’s well worth the little extra  time upfront,  to roast the vegetables. They get blended with the spicey flavor of  chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and added to  chicken stock/broth to make a thick rich chili sauce.

The combination of ingredients rock! Continue reading

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