When Esmael Perez drove from San Angelo to Georgia to visit family back in 2021, he noticed an abandoned restaurant on the side of I-20. It sparked his interest, and he thought about that place for the rest of his visit. On his way back through Texas, he stopped to take a look. Perez is in a family of restauranteurs. His relatives own restaurants in Texas, Georgia, and … [Read more...]
Cooking 201: Chicken Fry!
After a year on his own and venturing in to cooking lots of different things Sam decided he was ready to learn to cook his all-time favorite food…chicken fried steak! It wasn’t long after he started eating real food that he decided this was his preferred meal. He would request it for most special meals year after year. I even served it at his 21st birthday this year and talked … [Read more...]
Chicken 3 Ways
Some of my most cherished summertime memories are with my family enjoying life - water balloons, games and stargazing laying on the trampoline, the awesome smells coming from the grill, and even the smell of catfish frying. Grilling, air frying and using a crock pot are easy ways to prepare a delicious meal on hot summer days. I have prepared chicken 3 different ways to … [Read more...]
Spatchcock Chicken: Step by Step
Step by step guide to Spatchcock (butterfly) chicken for even cooking. … [Read more...]
A Greek-Inspired Summertime Supper
Like most everyone, I love the simplicity of a charcuterie board, especially during the summer. The last thing most of us want to do after a day by the pool or lake is cook. I found the ideas for these recipes in an entertaining book and thought I would give it a try. I’ve tweaked each of these to our liking and love the fact that the only thing you really have to do prior to … [Read more...]