January weather has returned and with it I’m more inclined to make soups and stews. With the warmer weather we’ve had...
Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)
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Simple Carnitas
Photo by Zachary Cross Are you looking for a different way to cook that pork roast you picked up at market? Try some...
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Photo by Heather Cross One news item in 2018, while sad, was a little different from much of the usual fare. In...
Posole
Have you made hominy yet? If so, make some posole! Posole (also spelled pozole, both pronounced “po-so-lay") is from...
Hominy
Photos by Heather Cross (with help from Zachary!) A few weeks ago I noticed that, in addition to cornmeal and grits,...
Another Winning Chili
Photo by Heather Cross Our neighborhood has an annual chili supper and each year our family makes at least one chili...
Braised Beef Short Ribs
In December 2016 I had a theme of “Quick(er) Meals for the Holiday Season.” There were three skillet meals plus one...
Cornbread Dressing
Cornbread photos by Zachary Cross I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, whether with family, friends, or having...