Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Black Bean-Avocado Gorditas Black Bean-Avocado Gorditas are made using a recipe of Refried Black Beans. They may be prepared quickly & used for many applications. Authentic Mexican gorditas are a masa based pastry that rely on a tortilla press in order to evenly flatten them. A good rule of thumb when choosing one is to […]
Cooking Classics: Refried Black Beans
Cooking Classics The Technique Refried Black Beans Refried beans are a quintessential authentic Mexican food dish that may be prepared a number of ways. Although they are generally made with pinto beans, black beans offer a wonderful variation. Chili & cumin season this version beautifully along with a bit of chopped onion while red wine […]
The Basics: Black Beans
Cooking Essentials The Technique Black Beans Black beans may be served by themselves or cooked & used as a recipe component in order to make many delicious main dishes such as burritos, quesadillas & more. They are wonderful in dips & appetizers or may be added to soups for a heartier meal. The good news is […]
Fall Entertaining: Grilled Chicken-Avocado Gorditas
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Grilled Chicken-Avocado Gorditas Grilled Chicken-Avocado Gorditas may be prepared with Salt & Pepper Grilled Chicken however smoked chicken is a lovely way to enjoy them when entertaining, too. Although this particular variation features Charred Salsa Verde & avocado, consider switching them up with Salsa Roja, Monterey Jack cheese, serrano peppers & […]
Fall Entertaining: Smoked Pork Gorditas
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Smoked Pork Gorditas Southern-style entertaining is simple in the fall when a host of favorite flavors & items that may be prepared in advance are planned. Smoked Pork Gorditas With Salsa Roja feature many authentic Mexican cuisine classics guests will love. Salsa Roja is so versatile you’ll want to make a […]
Cooking Classics: Gorditas
Cooking Classics The Technique Gorditas Authentic Mexican gorditas are a masa based pastry that may be filled with a variety of tempting items including cheese, meat & vegetables. They are simple to make with a tortilla press & cook relatively quickly on a hot surface. The term gordita translates literally to mean ‘chubby’ in Spanish as […]
The Modern Southern Garden: Fall Guide To Spring Blooms
The Modern Southern Garden The Profile The Essential Fall Guide To Lovely Spring Blooms Beautiful spring blooms do not happen by accident. Planning & organization have long been the true keys to success for anything wonderful. If you are looking to maximize your green spaces, some fall maintenance will be necessary in order for it […]
The Modern Southern Garden: Goldenrod
The Modern Southern Garden The Profile Goldenrod The modern southern garden should include a variety of blooms that open late in the season. Goldenrod, also known as Solidago, is a member of the Aster family of plants & may be identified by their bright yellow blooms that from a distance appear to have a feathery texture. […]
