Crunch, moist, with a little tang – I love this pie! So many times cranberries are the accompaniment, but in this pie they are the unadulterated STAR! Cranberries provide sweet and slightly tart flavors while Texas pecans give this pie a delightful crunch! So easy to assemble since there is no crust: you simply dump …
Sometimes a friend shares a recipe that just becomes a season favorite! This is it for me! A few years ago, my husband, Barry and I were hunting on the 5F Ranch and the owner just happened to mention she was looking so forward to making her favorite fall soup the next week. So, of …
This is the season where food truly ties us all together. Family recipes at Thanksgiving. Grandma’s special way of prepping the food. How you cook your turkey matters – brined, stuffed, fried, or roasted? Better yet, who is in charge of the turkey? Maybe y’all don’t even have a turkey, but enjoy wild game. Every …
Chili and cornbread, pinto beans and cornbread: What could a be better pairing?! Texas Ranger, Retired, Frank Malinak’s Chili or Pinto Beans, Instantly both call for cornbread as the perfect accompaniment. On the trail, a Texas Ranger would have most likely used a cast iron skillet, and quite honestly – it’s my favorite way …
This month, we are celebrating 200 years of Texas Rangers history! Retired Texas Ranger Frank Malinak shared his chili recipe. He made it “sans” the beans. But on the trail, dried beans were easy for early Texas Rangers to carry and prepare in a large dutch oven over a fire. We are drastically simplifying the …
In preparation for cooking chili with retired Texas Ranger Frank Malinak, I went on the trail to learn more about the history of the Texas Rangers. Turns out, the YO Ranch, founded by Captain Charles Schreiner has a history of hosting retired Rangers. The photo album above is courtesy of Darren Casey and YO Ranch. …
A cowboy and a word slinger walk into a test kitchen in Giddings, Texas. Frank Malinak III and Lorie A. Woodward, respectively. They are equipped with a pound of Lee county’s finest ground beef and wild game meat from a medium size Nilgai (also known as a South Texas Antelope). They come locked and loaded …
Wine, mushrooms, and thyme combine for a meal worthy of your family or company! Another Tyler Junior League cookbook rendition, I’ve prepared this dish for my family for many years and it always pleases. Here’s a hint, if you haven’t finished a bottle of wine in a couple of days, place the remainder in the …
Spicy with cayenne, these crispy cheese crackers boast only five ingredients. And they freeze well to pull out for quick wine accompaniment. Another Tyler Junior League cookbook recipe, this traditional southern fare is worth revitalizing when you have left over cheese that needs to be used. Or simply snag a 3 cup bag of shredded …
They are pretty, They are chocolaty bites of goodness. Silicone molds are a game changer for pretty individual cakes. Spray the mold with an oil, fill, and pop in the oven for a quick, attractive presentation. Once they cool from the oven, you can push the cakes out from the bottom. This chocolate cake recipe …
