The Best Carrot Cake Ever by Stan Jenkins

Rosalie Williams made the best carrot cake when I was a child. It was her specialty at church dinners. As an adult, I got her recipe because I remembered how great it was. It doesn't have a cream cheese icing but rather a delicious buttermilk glaze. I don't have any photos but plan to make this for a family gathering and will…

Southwestern Beer Can Burgers by Patti Fisher

We have been seeing folks post their beer can burgers for the last few weeks, all of them looking good. We wanted to take it to the next level by adding a “Southwestern” twist to it. We started with the very best ground beef: Fresh ground sirloin and blending that with some beef chorizo for 1 pound burgers with a nice blend of…

Baked Chicken Wings by Chef Smith

Garlic Lovers Chicken by Patti Fisher

Chicken was on sale this week and Patti found a beauty, it was over 7lbs. so we had plenty left over for an awesome spontaneous picnic the next day with cold chicken. The sauce was simple with lots of flavor. Ken especially loved the 40 or so cloves of garlic. The longer garlic cooks the sweeter it gets. Plus, with our Pacific Living…

Tembleque (Coconut Custard) by Kiki Thompson

Guest Post by Anthony Thompson This weeks post is different and special at the same time. I asked my other half to do a guest post. Anthony has been to many parts of the world including Puerto Rico. He lived there for nearly 2 years and has grown to love the food, people, and the culture. So, being that this weeks recipe comes from…

Grilled Banana Parfait with Rum Sauce by Robyn Medlin

You all know I love to make desserts on the grill! Bananas + ice cream + rum sauce = an insanely good dessert that you won’t event feel guilty about later! You will be proud you licked the bowl clean and will consider a second helping!

Lotta Cheese Cheese Burger by Patti Fisher

We got a complaint from some friends that when they go out for burgers the meat is paper thin and the cheese, if you can find any, is tasteless. We had no choice but to say “See you tomorrow, come hungry!” Everyone was happily stuffed and knew they were eating a cheese burger. They may be back again tomorrow. Not only was there 2…

Tropical Beach Cake by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great memory to make with any child. The complete beach cake that will make everyone smile. My seven year old niece and I made a beautiful memory.

Tropical Macadamia Coconut Chunk Cookies by Denise Sherin

Love Macadamia nuts and white chocolate. This cookie adds yummy coconut to that combo!

Indian Fry Bread by Diane Jackson

What is Isleta? Who is Isleta? Isleta is a Navajo Indian Reservation South of Albuquerque. The Indian Village at the NM State Fair was the place to go and get a fresh, hot, Indian Fry Bread or a Indian taco. Best memories of the fair was standing in a long line and finally devouring some Indian Fried bread or a tasty Indian Taco.…

Cole Slaw by Libby Starchild

A really good and easy recipe from an old recipe book of my grandmother's. I'll update with a photo when I have one. It looks like traditional cole slaw.

Chipotle Black Bean Humus by Mama D

This is a spicy humus/bean dip I made to dip with pita chips, veggies or to spread on wraps or sandwiches. Reduce the amount of chipotle peppers if it's too spicy,

Southwestern Mac & Cheese by Patti Fisher

Southwestern Mac & Cheese, we have to laugh, of all the recipes we get asked for from gourmet to down home, what we get the most requests for is macaroni and cheese. Our date night was coming up so I asked Ken what he was in the mood for thinking he would say steak or ribs. Nope, he wanted a creamy mac & cheese with a little flavor…

Kitchenaid White Bread by Global Cookbook