Summer Recipes

Root Beer BBQ Sauce Recipe

Root Beer BBQ Sauce Recipe

Here’s something a little different to break in spring. My Root Beer BBQ sauce recipe with grilled pork chops. The sauce is very easy to make and you will find the link to my pork rib rub which is used on the chops in the 

Spanish Rice Recipe

Spanish Rice Recipe

This Spanish rice recipe is very easy to make and is a good choice to mix up your regular meal sides. Along with refried beans, Spanish rice is a must-have side in my house when we eat Mexican or tex-mex. We eat it on the 

Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Shrimp and grits are a classic southern comfort food. This is a fairly easy recipe to make that also doesn’t take very long to prepare. Probably the hardest part is not coming out with lumpy grits and that really isn’t that difficult either. There are 

Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe

Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe

I love the salsa at my favorite Mexican restaurant where I live. I set out to copy it but had no idea  of the journey ahead. I baked, roasted, grilled, boiled and just about anything else you can think of to do to a tomato. 

Chocolate Roux Recipe

Chocolate Roux Recipe

No, there’s no chocolate in it but it’s a must for a good pot of gumbo. Chocolate Roux is used for thickening liquids and chocolate simply refers to the color of the roux. It’s also good for making gravy. Just add it to some beef 

Blackened Seasoning Recipe

Blackened Seasoning Recipe

This Blackened Seasoning is perfect for spicing up chicken, fish or beef. Easy to make and use. The same seasoning I use for the shrimp in my Chicken and Sausage Gumbo.