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

Ranch Style Beans

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.

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Cream of Jalapeño Soup

Cream of Jalapeño Soup

  This rich and creamy soup makes a great starter or main course, served with a salad. The jalapeños can be seeded or not to achieve your desired level of

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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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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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soup and biscuits

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″

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