Luscious Launa's BBQ: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers

Bacon?  Shrimp?  Cheese?  Jalapeno Poppers?  The answers is DUH! YES PLEASE.  At your next BBQ serve these can’t miss appetizers and sit back and enjoy the accolades.

Ladies Night Favorites: Strawberry Mike-A-Rita

Ok ladies, maybe the Pink Panty Dropper isn't quite what you had in mind for your girl’s night.  Looking for something fun but still want to remember what happened the night before. We found that fun play on the Corona Rita, but has ladies night written all over it!  The Mike-A-Rita!

The Caramel Apple Martini

Sticky with the theme of fall flavors, here is the Caramel Apple Martini.  I'll warn you; this is a sweet cocktail so beware before you have had 4 or 7 to many.

Steak and Poblano Skewers w/ Cilantro Cream Sauce

So as autumn is upon us and the cooler temps start to creep in. The days of sitting out by the grill all day in the warm embrace of the sun with a frosty beverage may not be an option anymore. 

Adult Pumpkin Pie (Shots)

First week of Fall is upon us, leaves or turning, the nights cooler and pumpkins are starting to show up at the local market.  I love this season!  This calls for a celebration, and with any good celebration we need a round of shots!!!!

Morning After Breakfast Nachos

Breakfast Nachos

So the morning after an Epic taco party, you may have some extras lying around.  Your head is probably aching from all the tequila you thought was a good idea at the time and now you are in major need of some food to settle the stomach, but just don’t want to cook….NO PROBLEM!!!  Use your leftovers and make some Morning after Nachos.

Thursty Thursdays Drink of the Week: Margarita Summer Shandy

With the emending end of summer approaching with weekend here is one last summer cocktail to help you get over it.

Corona-Ritas

Hey It’s Five O' Clock Somewhere, Time for Corona-Ritas!!!!

California Surf Taco: Mexican Churros

Growing up in Southern California this was a sweet treat that couldn’t be beat.

The Ultimate Food Substitution and Conversion Chart

Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.

New Mexico Chile Dogs

These hot dogs take a New Mexican turn - topped with a green chile cheese sauce and lots of diced green chiles.

Calfiornia Surf Taco: Spicy Pickled Carrots

Spicy Pickled Carrots

I use to go to the taqueria down the street and they had the best spicy carrot and jalapenos in town.   I watched them one day and here is a scaled down version of the process

Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs

Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Dogs

Bacon, Hotdogs, Enough Said....Enjoy!

Red White and Blue Shooter

In honor and remembrance of  9-11, I raise my glass you with with this Red, White and Blue Shooter

Maple Bacon Kettle Corn

Maple Bacon Kettle Corn

Making Kettle Corn at home is easier than you'd think.  And trust me you family will never want regular popcorn again.  The great thing about Kettle Corn is that you can create a number of flavor combinations.  Here is my Maple Bacon Kettle Corn.

White Chocolate Swirl Peanut Butter Cups

White Chocolate Swirl Peanut Butter Cup

Peanut Butter Cups are probably close to everyone’s favorite candies. I found a recipe which is amazingly easy and tastes great.  I modified it just a bit to suit my wife’s favorite, white chocolate.

Ladies Night Favorites: The Pink Panty Dropper

The Pink Panty Dropper

Planning on having a ladies night or get together over the weekend? You need a drink that will not only quench a your thirst, but also appeal to the feminine side. Behold The Pink Panty Dropper!  It tastes good and will really loosen everyone up.

Luscious Launa's Big Racks BBQ: Loaded Potato Salad

 

Loaded Potato Salad

Here is a reboot on your mother's potato salad. This salad tastes more like baked potatoes with all the fixings, which  I believe is what we all prefer. This will soon become the most asked for dish at your next family gathering!

Southwestern Chicken Burger

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This Southwestern Chicken Burger is inspired by my love for the cuisine and flavors of  New Mexico.  In the late summer and fall months the the Chile harvest is in full swing and the bold Southwestern flavors that come along with them.

Luscious Launa’s Big Racks BBQ: Chicken Dry Spice Rub

BBQ Chicken Dry Spice Rub

BBQ  chicken when done right is super moist, packed with big flavor and has that bite through skin that melts in your mouth. But when it is all said and done, your chicken will only be as good as the flavors that you put in it.