Texas Mesquite Chocolate Chip Cookies are a creation of a friend of mine who lives down the road here in South Texas ranch country. You can check out her website here. South Texas = Mesquite If anything, South Texas is all about mesquite trees. Mesquite fires flavor our barbecues. Mesquite trees crowd the horizon. I always think back to the good ol' days when clothing irons were filled with embers from the fireplace. Locally, I am sure these embers were mesquite. Even your clothes smelled ...
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Aporreado – The best Mexican Style Steak and Eggs
Aporreado, also known as aporreadillo is a dish that my friends Manolo and Geninne served when we visited them in Santa Fe New Mexico. Manolo grew up near the state of Guerrero where aporreado is a popular dish so we were honored that he served this family recipe. With food prices going through the roof, I appreciated that the recipe only required 8oz/250g of beef. High protein and affordable, this egg-based dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Variations are ...
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