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.

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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