Debra Creed-Broeker

Be sure to serve this with thick slices of good bread to soak up the dressing.

Traditional beef stew with Spanish overtones. It's delicious over rice or pasta.

During roundups, cowboys once saved any extra coffee for use in cooking, since water was sometimes scarce. The coffee powder in these beans is an adaptation of that. Add some hot buttered flour tortillas and a crisp salad alongside for a terrific meal.