It’s quail season in much of the Southwest, so we thought we’d share this delightful way to prepare that delicate meat. Even if you do not hunt quail yourself, there are a number of specialty markets that offer quail. Or you can use chicken breasts. […]
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Corn Chowder
Corn on the cob is on sale! I just got 8 ears of corn for a dollar. Limit 8 per customer, but I’m happy. Fresh Corn With this nice little windfall of corn, my mouth is watering deciding what to make. Corn on the cob […]
Garlic Chives – Tasty and Easy
Garlic chives are not really a chive, but they do tasty mildly like garlic. That “mild” is good! You can have garlic chives for breakfast and not alienate friends and family. A Pretty Plant Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) make a graceful green statement in the […]
Southwest Chicken Curry – Fast or Slow
This tasty curry dish can be made Any number of ways, and is a nutritionally complete meal. It can be made in a cast iron Dutch oven over a campfire, or at home in a crockpot, or in a portable slow cooker such as the […]
Kitchen Gadgets Part I – Instant Cooker
As holidays approach, and yet the budget is tight, are you considering an instant pot as a “useful” gift for your home? Disclaimer Note: We are discussing the concept of an electric pressure cooker with a built-in computer guide. We are calling them instant pots. […]
Pass the Herbs
In honor of National Senior Fitness Day, May 25, I am going to share how herbs can make you more fit. It’s easy – and tasty too! Have You Heard “Salt is Bad?” It’s a myth! Salt is required for basic health. The part […]
Mango Salsa / Chutney
Mango? Yep – mangoes, and lemons, and peppers oh my. What to do with the produce this week from Borderlands Produce Rescue? Try Our Mango Chutney With the mangoes and lemon we are making this tasty chutney-like salsa that goes well as a sauce on […]
Dilemma Pie – a Keto-Friendly Quiche
We call this “Dilemma Pie” because which comes first – the chicken or the egg? You could also call it a crustless quiche, or mabe just a keto-quiche. What ever you call it – it’s something that Uncle Smokey likes because there aren’t too many […]
Chicken with Lemon Pepper Mexican Oregano Sauce
Uncle Smokey here with an indoors recipe – because it is too hot out at dinnertime to use the grill. I use fresh and dried herbs plus lemon harvested from my own acre, but you can use store bought. Local Products Peppergrass is one of […]








