Recipes & Stories

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

This cake is such a stunner for presentation, when you want to impress. It can all be done ahead of time. I love a cake with whipped cream and fruit
Now is the perfect time to start canning some Summer Peaches. I love the warm undertones the three kinds of ginger adds to this yummy jam.
These are great for entertaining, as they feed a crowd and are super simple. Use any sauce and any rub you like.
Every good Mexican restaurant in Texas has a good Ranchero Bean version on their menu. I usually order it just to try the different takes on it.
My favorite BBQ sauce and my go to for BBQ Chicken! So quick and easy!
Pork loin is the perfect meat to serve a crowd on a budget. It's quite lean so take care not to overcook. Pork loin will carry lots of flavor, as

Tamale Pie

More comfort food to share. There are lots of “or’s” in this recipe, so use what you have on hand to customize. This one is great without the meat, just

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Roasted Chile

Austin Diner Queso

  This is my favorite queso recipe, when I'm not in a hurry (think: velveeta). This is from Lisa Fain's Homesick Texan (love!) and it's obviously from the fabulously famous

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Green Chile Pork Posole

Too soon for soups and stews?  I think not! This recipe is great for using leftover pulled pork, pork tenderloin or shredded chicken.  You can eliminate the meat and sauté assorted

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Quick Chicken Mole

I remember the first time I tasted Chicken Mole.  I was living in San Miguel de Allende and a local family had invited us for dinner.  They raised their own

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Black Bean Enchilada Soup

Baby it’s (STILL) Cold Outside!  This picture is what made me want to make up this soup.   I wanted enchiladas, but I didn’t want to make them!  Hence, Black

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chimayo

Chimayo Spice Mix Recipes

Grilled Tilapia with Chimayo Spice 4 tilapia fillets- about 5-6 ounces each 2 tablespoons Chimayo Spice Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan to high heat.

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