Football Friday Nachos That Travel in a Cooler
Nachos that survive a cooler and a high school stadium: chips, queso in a thermos and a toppings …
Lunchbox Rotation for a Sixth Grader Who Is Done With Sandwiches
Wyatt announced in August that he was done with sandwiches. The thermos lunches and wraps that replaced them, …
East Texas Tomato Pie, and Why Matt Changed His Mind
East Texas tomatoes, a cheesy topping and a store-bought crust. Matt swore he hated tomato pie until he …
Smoked Wings for Father's Day From a Ten-Pound Bag
A ten-pound bag of wings, the pellet grill and two sauces made Matt's Father's Day lunch. How we …
Mother's Day Breakfast Tacos, Made (Mostly) by the Boys
For Mother's Day the boys made breakfast tacos with Matt supervising. The recipe they used, the mess they …
Texas Strawberry Shortcake While the Berries Are Cheap
Texas strawberries are cheapest in late March. My drop-biscuit shortcake for a family of five, with berries sugared …
Salmon Patties From a Can, the Way My Mom Made Them on Fridays
Salmon patties from canned salmon were my mom's Friday dinner all through Lent. Her recipe, with a few …
Black-Eyed Peas and Greens for New Year's Day, for Under $6
Black-eyed peas and greens for New Year's Day, Southern style, from dried peas for under $6. Instant Pot …
Christmas Eve Tamales, Bought by the Dozen, and the Chili We Serve With Them
We buy four dozen tamales from a family at church every December and serve them with chili on …