Troy Dye

smoked brisket (or whatever is leftover) • About 2 quarts leftover Rockin' Bockin' Texan Ranchero Beans • (see my recipe for Ranchero Beans) • cans fire roasted tomatoes • can beef broth (more if needed) • chili powder • cumin • paprika

pre-made graham cracker pie crusts • heavy cream or whipping cream • x 5.3 oz blueberry Icelandic style skyr yogurt (Siggi's) • fresh blueberries • ripe bananas • chopped walnuts • honey • small jar of blueberry preserves or fruit spread

bone-in chicken thighs with skin (this recipe doubles easily) • lime juice (bottled is good, fresh is better) • avocado oil • minced garlic (I used from a jar) • medium onion (cut into large chunks) • medium yellow bell pepper (seeded and cut into large chunks) • jalapeño pepper, seeded and quartered • fresh cilantro • Lawry's Casero Chili Lime Seasoning (or other chili lime seas.)

pinto beans • box of beef broth • Shiner Bock beers • medium red onion, diced • jalapeños, halved and seeded • fire roasted diced tomatoes • pinto bean seasoning • stems of cilantro • Ham hock or sliced bacon (2-4 thick slices, quartered)

cans of black beans • can of fire roasted tomatoes with garlic • can of green chilis • pinto bean seasoning

x 1 lbs ground pork or turkey sausage or other ground protein • eggs (8 boiled and 2 if breading in Step 10) • Optional: • Bread crumbs (plain or seasoned) • BBQ Seasoning • Other spices or seasonings

whole roasted chicken or 3 large grilled chicken breasts • box of chicken broth (plus 1 extra 14.5 oz can of needed) • butter, plant butter or margarine • chopped onion (fresh or bagged frozen - both work well) • minced garlic • bag frozn mixed vegetables (gr. beans, corn, peas, carrots) • chef's favorite season blend (kosher salt, pepper, garlic) • ground Herbs de Provence or similar herb blend • half and half or almond milk • bay leaves

pork shoulder roast (bone-in or boneless) • small bottle yellow mustard • Pork rub and/or BBQ Seasonings of choice • Dr. Pepper soda

or package (or more) of you favorite corn bread mix • (Krusteaz Southern Style & GF, Marie Calendar's, Famous Dave's) • corn per box or package of corn bread mix • (Southwest Corn adds some red pepper; Sweet Corn is good too)

Angus chuck roast • McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning • Fiesta brand Pinto Bean seasoning (more / less to taste) • kosher/coarse salt • coarse black pepper • olive or avocado oil • medium onion, chopped • minced garlic • bay leaves • can Goya black beans • can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (I use garlic) • can Southwest Corn •