Entries for 'Debbie Hughes'

One of the highlights of our RV travels has always been going to Half Moon Bay to see my Aunt Vera and indulge in her fantastic crab quiche.  Half Moon Bay is one of the many locations up and down the Pacific coast where dungeness crabs are plentiful and nothing is better than cooking one up for this no fail quiche dish.  Why no fail?  It's the easiest quiche I've ever made because you just mix up all the ingredients in a bowl,  and plop it into a store bought pie shell. &nbs...

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 Coconut Chicken Curry   This dish is super easy to make and is so tasty, you may never go to an Indian or Thai restaurant for curry again!  To make it more Indian style, eliminate the coconut milk and coconut water and add a can of crushed tomatoes instead. It's easy to make in your RV galley too because it only uses 1 pan! 4 Boneless, skinless Chicken breasts 2 large shallots, finely diced 6 green onions, sliced fine 1 can of coconut milk ...

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Contrary to what most people think, it is possible to train a cat - you just can't herd them!   Cats are incredibly adaptive creatures and with a little patience, persistence and some kitty treats, you can get a cat to do just about anything.  Think about it for a moment - if a tiger can be trained to jump through a ring of fire, you can train a domestic house cat too!   The easiest way to get a cat used to a RV as a home is to start off with a kitten.  But, if you ha...

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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make in my tiny travel trailer galley and it has a couple of my very favorite things in it - Kahlua and Heath bars!  It's a perfect dish to take to a gathering.   Kahlua Heath Bar Cake  INGREDIENTS - 1 box chocoate fudge cake, prepared - 2 box chocolate instant pudding, prepared - 1 lg tub...

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February is Potato Lovers Month - and who doesn't love a good potato, whether it's fried, boiled, broiled, grilled, baked, mashed or otherwise cooked? Other than french fried potatoes, I believe that scalloped or au gratin potatoes are heavenly!  There are tons of recipes out there, but here are some fancy scalloped potatoes you might want to try.  They are easy to cook in any sized RV galley!  Of course, adding our New Mexico Green Chile to any dish makes it even better! ...

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As we travel far and wide in our Monaco motor home, it's the food of Albuquerque that we miss while on the road.  So, I have to take green chile along with us so that we don't go into withdrawals!  You chile heads know what I'm talking about!  The Monaco Monarch has a residential sized refrigerator and freezer so I pack it full of green chile!  I've come up with a couple of dishes that are easy to make and give us our chile fix. Green chile stew is my husband's favorite.&n...

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I love entertaining in our Monaco Knight motor home during our holiday outings.  I'm always on the lookout for easy recipes that don't take too much fuss or room to make.  The Sweet and Hot New Mexico Pecans are a nice gift too! If you like hummus but have had to avoid it because of the high fat content that comes from the tahini, try this lower fat version.  The addition of the artichoke hearts gives it a nice zing.    Arti...

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Eggnog is a holiday tradition that you either love or hate!  For you eggnog lovers, here's a recipe for making your own fresh eggnog and 6 unique recipes to try for a different twist on the typical eggnog spiked with rum or whiskey.  Maybe you can change an eggnog hater into an eggnog lover! Basic Eggnog 24 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt (optional) 4 quarts divided milk 4 tsp vanilla 1. In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2 cups of milk. Coo...

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According to legend, the Cobb salad was created at the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood.  As with many "how this began stories" We don't know how much is actual fact, but the official story from the Brown Derby is that one night in 1937, Bob Cobb, then owner of The Brown Derby, prowled hungrily in his restaurant's kitchen for a snack. Opening the huge refrigerator, he pulled out this and that: a head of lettuce, an avocado, some romaine, watercress, tomatoes, some cold breast of chicken...

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For our 7th Wedding Anniversary, I decided to do something wild and crazy and bought my husband a brand new Tracker bass boat.  It had to do with the “Seven Year Itch” superstition in a marriage and I thought I’d give him something to scratch the itch with!  However,  I wanted it to be a surprise for him (I love surprising him!) and it took some extra thought and planning but I pulled it off flawlessly. I enlisted the help of my father in buying the Tracker bass...

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Last month our Good Times Trek featured Palo Duro Canyon State Park located near Amarillo, Texas.  This week news was released that Palo Duro Canyon State Park is getting a new group recreation facility, the first of its kind in a Texas State Park. The new stone-clad facility will be 5,200 square feet with meeting and dining hall space, restrooms, and a commercial kitchen perfect for wedding receptions and family reunions. A recent groundbreaking ceremony marked the $1 million donation by ...

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Fish Veracruz in Foil Cook it on the Grill or even in the Campfire! What you will need is:   Heavy duty foil Fish filet for each person (not too thick) Jar(s) of your favorite salsa Shredded Cheddar Cheese Chopped Cilantro       Place fish filet in a double square of the heavy duty foil, Especially if you’re going to put it in the campfire coals.   Top filet with a good amount of salsa. Then top with the shredded cheese. Fold the foil square c...

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This easy to assemble recipe can be made in advance  of your trip and then popped in the oven   for an easy evening meal!  It's really an easy dish to prepare because it only uses one bowl and baking dish.  Perfect for cooking in my travel trailer galley!    It's also great warmed up and served with fried eggs for a hearty breakfast!     4 Chicken Breasts 12 Corn Tortillas, cut into 1" squares 3/4 lb. Shredded cheddar cheese 1 can Cream of Chic...

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Here's a simple but addictive dip that's perfect for entertaining in your motor home!  You can adjust the heat level by using mild, hot or extra hot New Mexico green chiles. 1- 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 -6 oz. can unmarinated artichoke hearts 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 oz. chopped green chiles     Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Drain and chop artichokes and chiles.  Mix in mayonnaise.  Bake until warmed thoroughly, appr...

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New Mexican Eggs Benedict with Green Chile Hollandaise   For a romantic breakfast nothing can compare to Eggs Benedict!  The addition of green chiles to the hollandaise is a wonderful twist on a classic.  Plus, it's super simple to whip up in your blender.  There are also special cups available for cooking a perfect poached egg.  This really isn't a complicated dish and is easy to whip up in your RV galley.   2 English Muffins, Toasted 2 slices of Canadia...

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