Sharkie, was our winner of our first Super Bowl Recipe contest. This is her recipe for the Casa Ole Green sauce. This isn’t the real recipe, but, we all think it tastes very much like the real recipe. If you have never had the green sauce that is in many Mexican restaurants, it is a [...]

Tapas, are Spanish appetizers that are wonderful to have as a meal.  Lots of little dishes means you get to sample many different flavors.   We made these at a recent Tapas party.  We modified our recipe to be beef only and they were still quite tasty.  These meatballs have a wonderfully complex flavor, and you will definitely want [...]

Life might be like a box of chocolates, but no one makes shrimp like Bubba Gumps. Spicy,filling and just wonderful. Had this down in New Orleans at Bubba Gump’s.
1 stick butter
1 Tb. oregano
2 Tb. chopped garlic
1 Tb. Crushed cheyene pepper
24 pieces large peeled shrimp
Put all ingredient into large skillet except shrimp. Cook on med heat [...]

Here is the MGM Grand specialty Spicy Jambalaya.  This is in a large quantity so you may want to consider cutting this one back in size.
6 bay leaves
10 pounds ham, diced
2 gallons water
Oil, for sautéing
5 pounds chicken breast, diced
2 pounds onion, chopped
2 pounds celery
1 1/2 pounds green pepper, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, [...]

This is easy to make at home.  The mustard will lose heat over time.  So be sure to eat quickly if you want to enjoy the heat this packs.
1/4 C. boiling water
1/4 C. dry mustard (Colemans)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vegetable oil
Using a whisk, stir boiling water into mustard until smooth.  Add the salt and oil [...]

This is a spicy and unique onion soup recipe with southwest flavor.  This soup is ladled with flavors; sherry, cheese, peppers, chilies, and so much more. 
2 large Yellow onions halved, thinly sliced
1/4  C.  Butter — melted
1/16  C.  Garlic — chopped
1/8  C.  Sherry
1/4  C.  Flour
1 qt. Chicken stock
3 Oaxaca chilies*  — Chile pasilla (Or substitute drained [...]

This is a recipe of a fellow viewer. Thanks to Brian Harper for this one!

James Coney Islands are famous in Texas. Don’t miss out on your chance to have a taste at what Texans’ enjoy.

Looking for a good chili recipe? Lady Bird Johnson was known to pass out this recipe to all.

This is a classic recipe that many people love. Wendy’s makes this up fresh everyday and you can do the same.

If you like Tortilla soup, this is the soup for you. It is a wonderful spicy soup. I like to garnish this with sour cream and chopped green onions as well as cheese.

Need a little variety for your egg rolls and more ?
1/2 C. chunky Peanut Butter
1/3 C. Coconut Milk
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. freshly grated Ginger
1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
1/4 tsp. dried crushed Red Pepper
1/4 C. Chicken Broth
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.  This is best if it sets for a couple of hours [...]

You can make this sauce easily at home.

La Cocina is located in Taos, New Mexico. This recipe is from the book Taos Recipe.