Cooking With Cowgirls

I was recently going through my EXTENSIVE cookbook collection when I ran across this gem. It brought back fond memories of a trip to Nevada, (okay…Las Vegas :), with my cousin Gerry. After an assault on the craps table and, a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, we met up with cousin Bill and headed for a lazy day at beautiful Red Rock Canyon.

Red Rock Canyon Nevada — **Red Rock Canyon, Nevada**

Breathing Scenery

One of the things I love most about our country is the diverse scenery. Could these glorious mountain structures differ more from my home in the fresh pine-covered Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania? Or to the balmy palm-studded beaches of southern Florida? Or of the rocky coast of the Pacific Northwest, to name a few of our fabulous vistas?

And The Shopping…Of Course!

No sightseeing trip would be complete without a stop at the gift shop. I often choose a cookbook as a souvenir to remind me of my travel adventures. That explains my EXTENSIVE collection! I could not resist adding The Cowgirl’s Cookbook…Recipes for Your Home on the Range, by Jill Charlotte Stanford.

“Take a dash of western myth, a healthy sprinkle of vintage photographs, and a dollop of tall tales and instructional sidebars, simmer with a delicious selection of western recipes, and, voila—The Cowgirl’s Cookbook. From June’s Ranch Beans to Joan’s Chile Rellenos, Connie’s Cackleberries on Toast to Rita’s Tomato Mac ‘n Cheese, these hearty fixin’s will feed a city girl’s fantasy as well as a country boy’s belly. A sure favorite with locals and tourists alike, these recipes ain’t just for trail drives no more!”

A “Must Share” Recipe From The Cowgirl’s Cookbook

Emergency Steak

1 pound hamburger

1 tablespoon minced onion

1/2 cup milk

Salt & pepper to taste

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 6.5 can of mushroom stems & pieces

Smush all the ingredients – except mushrooms- together with your (washed) hands and place on a lightly greased frying pan. Pat the mixture into the shape of a T-bone steak, 1 inch thick. Cover with the mushrooms and broil until rare, medium rare, or well done.

Serves 4

No Horses For Us 🙁

Unfortunately, we could not take advantage of riding opportunities through the canyon. But, if we ever go back again…or you are in the area, check out these fun rides!