Chili

1 tbsp. veg oil 1 onion, diced 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons ground ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black...

French Fries

2 lb. Russet potatoes, scrubbed Canola oilfor frying Kosher salt, to taste 2 tbs. Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley   Adjust a mandolinto 1/8-inch julienne setting. Slice a potato into matchstick pieces, using the hand guard as the potato gets...

Hummus

1 cup garbanzo beans 1/3 cup jalapeno pepper slices, juice reserved 3 tbsp. sesame seeds 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2...

Guacamole

Guacamole is as necessary as Margaritas when it comes to eating tex-mex! And it’s a lot easier to make than you think. Use this yummy recipe whenever you decide to get southern and spicy! Here’s what you’ll need: 4 ripe...

Cheeseball

This recipe has been tweaked and upgraded in my family for generations!  This cheeseball is a delicious appetizer for any dinner party or get together. It’s easy to make, too! Here’s what you’ll need: 8 oz. cream cheese 3 tbsp....