Recipes & Stories

Discover Sibby’s favorite recipes, stories, and Hill Country finds—where food, culture, and life intersect.

Over sixteen years, I’ve had the privilege of cooking with literally thousands of people who’ve walked through our doors. Each and every one of them has left a mark on

  Coffee Cake is one of my favorite cake vehicles, as you may have noticed. This one features summer fresh peaches, but don't not make it if you don't have

  This cake can be a simple coffee cake for a summer brunch or the star of the show dessert offering. Use homemade lemon curd or just buy a jar!

  Flank steak is a highly flavorful and inexpensive cut of beef. This treatment makes it extra fancy and special but is so easy to make. The roll can be

  This is such a quick and simple cake to whip up for a summer evening supper. Serve it with fresh berries, or serve it with homemade jam. The original

  Such a typical Texas Hill Country Breakfast, made even more authentic with the Ranchero Red Sauce. I'm teaching a class this summer on canning this sauce (sign up!) so

Flank Steak Roulade

  Flank steak is a highly flavorful and inexpensive cut of beef. This treatment makes it extra fancy and special but is so easy to make. The roll can be

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Pork Shoulder

Pork Shoulder Ragu

  This is the perfect winter supper for company, Tuesday nights and leftovers! The prep is quick and easy, the cook is long and slow but for the most part,

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Heart Cookies

The Best Sugar Cookies Again

  Here's my favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe that I have posted before, but it bears repeating, cause they're that good, and easy, and delicious. And perfect for a Valentine's Day

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Pasta

Easy Creamy Bolognese

  I love a good Bolognese–sometimes called "Ragu". It doesn't really need to cook for hours and hours to be rich and flavorful. The prep is about 20 minutes, cooking

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Roasted Chicken

Chicken en Papillote

This is such an easy, yet fancy presentation for a special dinner night. Prepare the packets ahead time if you like then pop them onto the hot sheet pan.  

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