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Cowboy Baked Bean Casserole

Good morning and thank y’all for stopping by the ranch. It’s early in the morning and we have the fire going already. Why? Well, the recipe we’re cooking up this morning is the perfect one-pot meal to serve for lunch. When I was out cooking for cowboys on a cattle drive, we would have to…

Authentic Gorditas

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…

Supreme Nachos

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…

Tater Tots

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…

Classic Patty Melt

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…

Best Scrambled Eggs PLUS Easy Omelet

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…

Red Eye Gravy and Fried Ham Steak

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…

Smoked Queso Dip

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

Homemade Egg McMuffin

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!

Cowboy Hamburger Helper

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!