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

Juniper Hills Farm Pizza Dough

Does everyone have yeast, flour, salt, olive oil and honey in the house? Ok, if not, get that in your next shopping run. These are easy pantry essentials that will

Swordfish Piccata

I'm always looking for ways to cook fish that are enticing and yummy. This is a good one and any fish will do.

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

Radish Lime Ricotta Tacos

I found this recipe in the Dallas Morning News many years ago and I'm not sure of the origin beyond that but I've tinkered with it a bit over the

Sour Dough Cowboy Onion Garlic Bread

Here's another one of my favorite breads to use sour dough starter.

Vanilla Bean or Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Vanilla Bean Shortbread Makes about 18 cookies 1 cup butter at room temperature 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean,

Enchiladas Banderas

I’m cooking a lot these days, even more than usual. Trying to stay busy and sharing the love by dropping some dinners at back doors and gates. Being creative

Chicken Pot Pies

These are always popular in my house! When I bake extra I have to hide them in the freezer so my sister doesn’t steal them! Chicken Pot Pies 4 chicken

Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew

Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew serves 6 1/4 pound bacon, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 3 shallots, chopped 4 tablespoons butter 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1″

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon 1 tablespoon good olive oil 8 ounces dry cured center cut apple wood smoked bacon, diced 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef cut into 1-inch cubes Kosher salt