Roast chicken with bacon, tomatoes, and green chiles
My friends keep telling me I should get an Instant Pot. They sing its praised though I’m still not convinced. This is mainly…
Southwestern one-pot pasta with chicken and black beans
This Southwestern one-pot pasta is studded with tomatoes, jalapeños, chicken, and black beans. The pasta cooks at the same time as the sauce, making it quick and easy.
West Texas roasted salsa
Green chiles, jalapeños, tomatoes, and garlic are broiled until blackened then pureed until smooth in this earthy, fiery salsa inspired by those found in West Texas.
Tomato, cheddar, and bacon biscuits
The other morning I was waiting for the cable guy to arrive. I’m sure you know the drill—the cable company gives you a…
Tex-Mex meatballs in a chipotle-tomato sauce
Sundays in October might be my favorite days of the year. The leaves are starting to put on their annual show, the air…
Shrimp queso flameado with ranchera salsa
There’s that big game happening this week, and in honor of the host city New Orleans, I thought that it would be a…
Tomato pie with bacon and jalapeños
On my refrigerator is a photo my mom sent me from last Thanksgiving. It’s a shot of a long wooden table that’s been…
Entomatadas recipe
It’s that time of year when tomatoes are about to say farewell, and I’ve been eating them as often as I can. One…
Tomato and cucumber salad with cornbread croutons
My first experience with panzanella, or bread salad, was at a late summer outdoor gathering many years ago in Texas. At the time,…
