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Last night, we used the grill for the first time this year ~ we grilled some thin burgers and we each had a Double Cheeseburger and Fries

Last Saturday’s lunch at Jimmy’s On The Pier in Galveston ~ Grilled Fish Taco and a cup of Clam Chowder

The last of the leftovers tonight - chili and pasta with shredded cheese and green onions.

Sorry, I was changing out the photo, as my husband said the first one was too photoshopped, making the Ham look too pink!

Duck Fat Fried Ham with Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Farfalle with Hot Italian Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers & Basil Pesto Sauce in one of my favorite bowls

Chili and Cornbread

Sure! Here is my basic recipe, although each batch is different. Sometimes I add chopped tomatoes or change up the heat level. One Alarm Chili Great the first day but even better the next day. Adapted from Wick Fowler''s 2-Alarm Chili seasoning mix. You can double the cayenne pepper to make it Two Alarm Chili! Ingredients: - 2 lbs. Course ground beef chuck - 1 Hunt's tomato sauce, 8 oz. - 2 cups Water - 4 teaspoons Cumin Seed - 4 tablespoons Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika - 1 tablespoon Minced dry onions - 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper - 4 teaspoons Masa flour - 1/4 cup Warm water - 2 cans Bush's Chili Hot Beans (optional) - Grated cheddar cheese - Chopped green onions Directions: 1. Sear ground meat in sauce pan. Drain off fat. 2. Add tomato sauce and water. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, paprika, minced onions, garlic powder, and cayenne powder and stir. 3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender, stir occasionally. 4. Stir masa flour into warm water to make a thick, but flowable mixture. Add masa mixture to chili. Simmer another 15-20 minutes to thicken. 5. Add chili beans (optional). Simmer another 15-20 minutes to blend flavors. 6. Serve warm with grated cheese and chopped green onions.

Warm Chili for a Very Chilly Night! Beef Chili with Beans over Rotini ~ Topped with Shredded Cheese and Green Onions

Pork Carnitas and Onions topped with Salsa Verde and a bit of Shredded Cheese on a warm Flour Tortilla

You are not alone! My husband just caught me taking this photo and just shook his head and smiled!

Pork Tacos with Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers

Leftovers: Grilled Catfish and Crawfish Etouffee

Instant Pot Pulled Pork on a toasted Ciabatta Bun with BBQ Sauce and Sliced Onion (my husband added dill pickle slices and yellow mustard to his sandwich).

I currently have only half a dozen dish towels - 100% cotton, made in Pakistan - one is always hanging from one of the cabinet (fake) drawer handles below the sink. Mostly put to use for hand drying. All of the older towels have begun a new life with my husband as garage towels. There is one decorative towel, not to be used - gift from a friend, that hangs on the handle of my top oven. And several Christmas/Holiday themed towels that have been packed away with the tree ornaments until next year. There are also a dozen or so flour sack towels that we use for dish drying - the one in current use hangs from the handle of the lower oven.

We had an early dinner at our usual ~ Floyd’s in Webster Don’t you just love the fancy wine bucket! Onion Rings to die for! Chicken Fried Chicken and Potatoes Floyd for my husband. The gravy, which came a couple minutes later, was served on the side, as requested. Grilled Catfish topped with Crawfish Etouffee for me.

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo with Cornbread.

Penzey’s Order. I had run out of the Turkish Seasoning and Mexican Oregano, and being too lazy to drive into Houston, ordered online and added a few other items, as well. Delivery today! Received free shipping and some free product, too!

Yesterday’s lunch with one of my lady friends at Tookie’s Seafood in Seabrook. I had been craving their Shrimp Empanadas! Then I forgot to take a photo until there was only one left! My friend had a Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken (sorry, no photo) and I had the Pasta La Vista (Linguine pasta tossed with spinach, artichokes, mushrooms and roma tomatoes in a lemon garlic cream sauce) with Mesquite Grilled Shrimp. I had been craving this also!

Lunch at Galveston’s Cajun Greek Restaurant last Sunday. Classic Gyros with French Fries

‘Instant Pot’ Chicken Curry (Japanese) ~ made with Skinless, Boneless Breast and Thighs, Potatoes and Carrots (with Green Beans added in, just because) and Rice on the side

I have made my own but not these. These are house made tortillas from my local grocer that I blister in the skillet. I am most fortunate!

Leftover Beef Rib Eye, reheated in a hot cast iron skillet with Mushroom and Onion, topped with Salsa on a warm Flour Tortilla

Grilled (Sous Vide) Beef Rib Eye with Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Onions

Pork Tenderloin and Vegetable Stir Fry, served with Rice