This is a nod to Texas where this dish has its origins. It’s simple, hardy, and tasty. I left out the chipotle peppers and went with guajillo chilli for a more fruity flavor, but it still has some heat. I hope you like it. 1 pound chorizo1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes1 4 oz…

I saw this on a menu but too late to order it with my meal. Southern folks have it easier than Yankees. They work on the plan “just fry it”. So once again,I fried it. I hope you like it. 2 avocados2 eggs2 tablespoons milk1/2 cup rice flour1 cup Panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon Old Bay…

Let’s go to a Greek Island with a gentle breeze on a sunny day to enjoy a nice fresh salad in a small cafe. The purveyor has returned from the market with today’s bounty and prepared it fresh for you. Octopus salad. I hope you like it. 1’pound octopus3 plum tomatoes, diced1 red onion, diced1…

I had not done state food in a while and did not want to expend too much energy, so that brings me to the state dish of Utah: Jello. Let that sink in – makes me wonder if the state TV show is Leave It to Beaver. Jello 1-2-3 at least brings us up to…

At every diner by the cash register is the dessert rack. On that rack is the coconut cream pie. This is my take on that classic. I hope you like it. 1 shortbread pie crust1 stick butter at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup coconut milk1 cup shredded coconut3 eggs1 teaspoon coconut extract1 teaspoon…