by Randal Byrd | Jul 24, 2013 | Food, host, Seafood
Ensenada Slaw with Fish Tacos I heard this story on NPR today, and thought it was worth saving the recipe. Use any flaky white fish. The rub is inspired by a recipe that appeared in Gourmet Magazine from June 2007. Slaw 1/2 head cabbage, cored and shredded (about 4-6...
by Randal Byrd | May 30, 2013 | Food, host, Seafood
Shrimp Fajitas – Stovetop Sometimes I just don’t feel like firing up the grill. This is a fair approximation of a grilled fajitas dinner. Sherry gave it a thumbs up. Ingredients 1/2 – 3/4 pounds medium shrimp; peeled and deveined. 1 red bell pepper;...
by Randal Byrd | Jan 16, 2013 | Food, Meat
Carnitas Found this interesting approach to Carnitas. Tried it on Jan. 24th with country style ribs rather than a roast. I put most in a 2 liter corningware, and the rest in a small cast iron skillet. I covered both with foil. After 3 hours in a 250 F oven, the ribs...
by Randal Byrd | Jul 14, 2012 | Casseroles, Food, Seafood
Seafood and Guacamole Enchiladas I make up a seafood salad from mock crab meat. It’s great for sandwiches or in a tortilla wrap. I served Sherry a wrap, and she suggested I heat it up next time. So I decided to try this combination. Ingredients 2 cups seafood...
by Randal Byrd | Jun 9, 2012 | Food, Seafood
Crab Quesadilla Sherry asked me to whip her up something, so I found a can of crab meat in our pantry and decided to go from there. One can of crab meat is enough for two well stuffed quesadillas. I make up one for Sherry, and while she’s enjoying, I make up a...
by Randal Byrd | Jan 7, 2012 | Food, Seafood
Shrimp Fajitas I’ve been threatening to do fajitas ever since Sherry and I did a drive to Round Rock and had some grilled beef at a little Mexican Restaurant in Giddings, TX. I threw this together and did it indoors with a bit of Liquid Smoke to give it that...
by Randal Byrd | Apr 10, 2011 | Casseroles, Food, Meat, Poultry
Huevos Rancheros There are probably a million ways to do this simple dish. You can make it as complicated as you like. Simple is easy and tasty. I like to “poach” the eggs on top of the salsa. If you wish to do this, use a pan with a lid. Ingredients 1...
by Randal Byrd | Dec 17, 2010 | Food, Meat, Soup
Taco Stew My friend, Kathy Jackson, served this at Vestry, and it was a hit. She kindly sent the recipe to a few of us who requested it. Thank you, Kathy! Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (15 1/4 oz) can whole-kernel corn, undrained 1 (10 oz) can...
by Randal Byrd | Jul 21, 2010 | Food, Veggies
Guacamole Stuffed Poblano This is a bit decadent, but I had some extra chiles on hand along with some ripe avocados. Use your favorite guacamole recipe, or just throw one together following mine. Ingredients2 poblano chiles, roasted skinned, and cleaned of seeds and...
by Randal Byrd | Jul 11, 2010 | Food, Seafood
Shrimp Tacos Ingredients 1 lb shrimp; peeled, deveined garlic powder cayenne white pepper black pepper onion powder thyme, dried paprika 8 corn or flour tortillas (We like whole wheat.) 2 cups fresh garden salad (lettuce, tomatoes, jicama, fresh turnips, etc.) mayo or...
