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Y’all know that I like to head to the drive-thru window to see the latest thing they’ve got and what I can do with it. Today I’m talking about gorditas – and these authentic, masa based Mexican gorditas are nothing like what you can get in the drive- They’re kind of like a Mexican…

It’s time to ring in a New Year, and we’re going to do it with Cowboy Nachos. Now, when we add “cowboy” to any recipe, what does that mean? It means we’re adding a kick to what we’re cooking, so hold on tight while we kick up our nacho recipe. Gotta Have The Meat And…

The next time you get a hankering for tater tots, skip the freezer. Just keep on walking and don’t look back. I’m gonna show you how to make your own tater tots, and boy, are they oh so good! Worth The Time This process takes a little time, but it is well worth it. The…

Y’all know I love to add a taste of cowboy to traditional dishes, so it’s time to add that special touch to a diner classic: the patty melt. Our inspiration comes from the fine folks at Whataburger and the patty melt from the menu of that All-American institution. The first step in adding the cowboy…

Do your scrambled eggs or omelets need a boost in flavor? Do you need to add a little yahoo to your yolks? Here are some tips for fluffy, flavorful eggs that you’ll want to try every time you crack a shell. Good Foundation Every good recipe starts with a good foundation. In this case, the…

Let’s take a historical trip shall we? This red eye gravy came about from some hard times. Back when cream or milk wasn’t available, folks came up with this gravy recipe that actually uses coffee as the base. There are a couple stories behind the name. One is that Colonel Andrew Jackson came into camp…

All I have to say is it’s going to get really cheesy here today…

So, the Beag has been hounding me about making something hearty for breakfast. So, that got me to thinking. Remember, when we redid the Big Mac and made it Cowboy-style? Well, we ventured to Mc-ee-dees again and this time we are reconstructing the classic breakfast sandwich- the Egg McMuffin!

Did y’all grow up on Hamburger Helper or some sort of variation of it? I bet you did, because it’s a classic. But instead of using the box, let’s do this homemade style and get some really great flavors going on. This is a budget friendly, one-pot meal that will feed a crew!

I’m not going to lie to you- I thought this was an odd recipe when I first started hearing about it. But I know it’s a diner classic that folks are sure raving about. Shan has been wanting me to do this for a long time, and I’m glad that I did. Who knew savory…

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Authentic Gorditas

Supreme Nachos

Tater Tots

Classic Patty Melt

Best Scrambled Eggs PLUS Easy Omelet

Red Eye Gravy and Fried Ham Steak

Smoked Queso Dip

Homemade Egg McMuffin

Cowboy Hamburger Helper

Chicken and Waffles