Tallow flour tortillas | Homesick Texan

When life gives you too much tallow, perhaps it’s time to make flour tortillas. At least that was my conclusion, after successfully using this rendered beef fat in bread and biscuits. Though why would I have beef tallow? Unlike bacon grease, which accumulates every time you fry up a skillet of bacon, beef tallow is … Read more

How to Pick and Store Avocados

I love avocados and have been known to eat an avocado with a spoon. I’ve got all our best tips for how to pick an avocado, how to cut avocados, and how to store them when they’ve been cut. I’ve also included a few of our favorite avocado recipes, as well. How to Tell if … Read more

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad – Leite’s Culinaria

A delicious combination of ingredients, this crispy smashed potato salad offered a big range of flavor in every bite. Not only was it delicious, it was visually appealing too. Between its looks and flavor, we found it difficult to not keep spooning more onto our plates. From the crispy potatoes, the salty pancetta, and the … Read more

Clam Chowder Recipe (with Fresh Clams)

This Clam Chowder Recipe is made with fresh clams and their broth, Yukon gold potatoes, and melted leeks, a lightened-up version of New England-style clam chowder that is rich in flavor. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach—waiting for a gift from … Read more

One Pot Pesto Pasta Caprese

  Serves 4 Ingredients Basil Pesto Sauce 2 cups packed basil leaves1 to 2 cloves garlic, chopped⅓ cup pine nuts or walnuts toastedJuice of ½ lemon½ cup extra virgin olive oil½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheeseKosher salt and Black Pepper to taste PastaTable salt and ground black pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half8 ounces … Read more

Instant Pot Country Style Ribs (with Cider and Mustard)

Instant Pot Country-Style Ribs recipe. Fork tender pork country ribs with apple cider and mustard – a hearty meal from the pressure cooker.After my country or western ribs rant last week, the least I could do is write you a country ribs recipe. Jump to: I went with one of my favorite flavor profiles – pork and … Read more

Meal Plan #39 – Rachel Cooks®

Our weekly meal plans feature realistic meals made for real life. That means no crazy hard-to-find ingredients or super trendy fad foods, just real food for real families. If you’re looking to simplify your life and become more organized, our meal plans are for you. You won’t have to scroll through endless recipes searching for something that looks good; the … Read more

Easy White Bean Soup

Meet our go-to white bean soup recipe! This homemade vegetable and white bean soup is healthy, easy to make, and tastes fantastic. It’s also vegan when you use vegetable broth! Watch the Video Why We Love This Bean Soup If you are looking for a comforting meal packed with protein, fiber and vegetables, this easy bean … Read more

Giant Peanut Butter Cup – Leite’s Culinaria

I’m a sucker for a peanut butter cup, especially the novelty Trees, Eggs, and Bunnies, that come out around holiday times. The reason the novelty shapes are irresistible is the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter filling. More filling is where it’s at. This giant peanut butter cup recipe has all the peanut butter filling … Read more

CAJUN CHEESE CRACKERS – The Southern Lady Cooks

These Cajun Crackers are super easy to make, with only a few ingredients, and are the perfect snack for any holiday gathering or movie night with the family. If you love this easy treat, check out our delicious Chex Mix. It’s so easy to make and always a hit! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS EASY RECIPE … Read more