This Thanksgiving try something new and make your own stock using the carcass of your turkey, some vegetables, and seasonal aromatics. You can use this stock to make thanksgiving gravies, soups, and sauces that complement your thanksgiving dinner perfectly. Making turkey stock will require you to break down your turkey into its different parts. If you want a guide on how to break down and cook a turkey check out this link. There are 2 different kinds of stock. White stock made from non-roasted bones and brown stock made from bones that are roasted. Generally brown stock has a deeper and riche ..read more

Babka is an Eastern European dessert that was virtually unheard of outside of Jewish communities until the latter part of the 20th century. It’s made with a leavened dough that is rolled out, spread with a filling like chocolate, poppy seeds, cinnamon, fruit, or cheese, braided, then baked in a hot oven. Hanukkah, Hebrew for ‘dedication’ is celebrated from the 10th to the 18th of December. The eight-day holiday celebrates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after it was retaken by the Maccabees, a group of Jewish warriors, from the Greeks in the 2nd century BCE. The menorah is the symb ..read more

Beef wellington is the ultimate Christmas roast. It’s a little bit tricky to make so focus on what you’re doing and take it slow if it’s your first time. Features of a Wellington Beef Tenderloin Beef wellington is made with the most desirable cut of beef on a cow, the tenderloin. It’s located towards the rear of the back of the cow sandwiched between the sirloin and the top sirloin. The tenderloin is incredibly tender and buttery because it hardly gets any work. It doesn’t have very much marbling and therefore, doesn’t have quite as much flavor as a fattier cut. The beef has to be seared in h ..read more

Grass-fed beef is a lot tastier and much better for you than grain-finished beef. It has slightly less fat but contains a far better balance of those healthy omega fats and antioxidants. A classic stew with carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes is comforting and really wholesome during the fall and winter months. Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat Rating: 5.0 ( 1 voted ) Print This The post Delicious Grass-Fed Beef Stew with Mushrooms & Carrots appeared first on TexasRealFood Discover ..read more

Dandelions are by far the most underrated weed of all time. The Texas Dandelion can be found in backyards all over the Lone Star State from March to May! The entire plant, from its petals to its roots, has an exceptional range of applications, being used for food, dyes, and medicines. It’s one of the easiest edibles to identify and a truly great plant to start off your foraging journey.  P.S. Dandelions bloom early in the morning so pick them when they’re in full bloom!  Dandelion Salad Dandelions are native to the Mediterranean. However, both there and in many other parts of the wor ..read more

A roast is never complete without a generous dousing of rich, voluptuous gravy.  And why miss out on all the extra indulgence and fun, when all it takes to make a good red wine gravy is a handful of ingredients and 15 extra minutes? This rich, velvety lamb gravy infused with bold, zippy red wine and aromatic juices from roasted lamb enhances the tender umami flavors of lamb, makes it more succulently moist, and is totally worth the extra effort. Making Lamb Gravy with Red Wine: Scoop out lamb juices from the roast pan and transfer them into a saucepan. Heat gently over low-medium heat. Si ..read more

Wild boars are tough, aggressive, feral pigs that were one of the biggest nuisances to America since the beginning of agriculture, all the way through to today. They’re one of the oldest game preys for humans and many different cultures had many different ways of hunting the invasive species (invasive because they’re no native to America). Today boar meat is eaten relatively often in the south particularly by people that live on ranches and farms. Wild Boar Taxonomy & Evolution Wild boars are basically toughened domesticated pigs. Christopher Columbus exported boar from Spain in the 17th ..read more

Jalapeno poppers are just one of the many delicious things you can do with jalapenos. They’re extremely popular as a starter in many restaurants, particularly in the south. In just a few minutes you can make this restaurant-style appetizer better than you would find at any restaurant. It takes some easy preparation, and one of the great things about these is that you can freeze them, and simply fry them from frozen for a few minutes before serving them. You can make a delicious dip with these by pulsing sour cream, lime juice, fresh coriander, fresh mint, and a few cloves of Roasted Garlic ..read more

Shakshouka is a centuries-old dish that was originally made in the east around where the Ottoman Empire dictated. Exactly where is disputed, regardless it became very popular among the Jews who bought it Israel as a result of the mass Jewish exodus from Arab and Muslim lands from the late 1940s to the early 70s. Shakshouka Recipe Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat Rating: 5.0 ( 1 voted ) Print This Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 fresh tomatoes, diced 1 bell peppers, finely choppe ..read more

Carrot cake, originally from Western Europe (exactly where is disputed) has quickly become one of the most popular cakes in the nation. It originated in the middle ages where sugar was scarce, as a result, some cooks got creative and started using carrots as a sweetener. Ingredients Self-raising flour is all-purpose flour combined with leaving agents that let the batter rise in the oven. Combined with baking powder and air as a result of sifting, your cupcakes should rise beautifully. The spices I use are cinnamon (1 tsp), salt (1tsp), ground cardamom (1/2 tsp), ground nutmeg (1/2 tsp ..read more