Maple Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn is something I shouldn’t eat, but I do. In fact I eat too much of it which causes elation and despair simultaneously. I love the salty, sweet, crispiness but then once I eat it, well, then it is gone. Hence, the despair. The good thing is that I can always make more! Real Maple and Bourbon Flavor Maple syrup should be your first choice when making Maple Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn. Extra smoky sweetness and that distinct maple flavor are beautifully ...
Hot Bourbon Tea is an excellent take along if you have activities out in the field during the winter months. Bourbon & Tea = Soothing & Invigorating Hot Bourbon Tea actually starts out with two types of tea. First, you need to make a tisane with whole cinnamon sticks. The hot cinnamon tea is then used to steep the black tea. The lovely spicy scent of cinnamon is soothing while the black tea is invigorating. This is a great combination if you are trekking deer, scouting for quail or ...
Texas Hot Peanut Dressing is a good option for a protein packed dressing for your salad! Spicy & Packed with Protein Yes, I added a bit of honey to Texas Hot Peanut Dressing, just to round out the flavor. But if you are on a ketogenic, low sugar, or low carb diet, you can omit the honey. Compared to the original nutrition information listed below, a honey-free version of Texas Hot Peanut Dressing contains 3.8g of carbohydrates and 1.7 grams of sugar. One serving equals almost 3 ...
Pecan Pan de Polvo is one of the few variations of this classic cookie that you see in South Texas at Christmas. As pecans are the state tree of Texas, adding pecans to pan de polvo always makes sense. Over the top deliciousness combined with incredible nostalgia makes these a very special cookie! Pecans only, please! Would I substitute any other type of nuts for the pecans in Pecan Pan de Polvo? Probably not. Pan de polvo is a quintessential Texas Christmas cookie. Walnuts, cashews or ...
Is it obvious that 14 Carrot Cake doesn’t really use 14 carrots in the recipe? If you have never baked a carrot cake before, maybe you think that a whole bushel goes into the batter. Thankfully it is only 4-5 carrots. Nonetheless this recipe is solid gold! Lots of Carrots! (But not 14…) What is…
Coquito is a Puerto Rican version of eggnog which uses delicious coconut milk as its flavor base. Rich with natural coconut flavor, this holiday beverage has become a favorite here at the ranch. Way before I was married, I lived and worked in Manhattan. I discovered so many different foods and beverages there, and Coquito…
Cinnamon Swirl Bread is the recipe you didn’t know you needed but will be so glad to have discovered! I was thumbing through a vintage bread book and came across this old-fashioned recipe. But of course, I made my own adjustments! Breakfast Toast and French Toast What I like about this version of Cinnamon Swirl…
Bacon Buttermilk Cornbread is a good old-fashioned cornbread for enjoying during the week. However, most holiday cornbread stuffing recipes require a recipe of cornbread and this one is perfect! Layered with savory bacon and succulent peppers and onions, this cornbread recipe adds a lot to your holiday stuffing recipe. I highly recommend it! A Hearty…
Melissa Guerra is an 8th generation Texan, born and raised on a working cattle ranch in South Texas. She is a self taught culinary expert and food historian, specializing in the food ways of the American continent, especially Texas regional, Mexican, and Latin American cuisine. Read More…
