Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 170 calories; 130 calories from fat (71 percent of total calories); 15 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 7 g fiber; 210 mg sodium.
Such conditions as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis, neuritis, and sciatica are negatively affected by nightshades. People who suffer from skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis would also benefit from abstaining from nightshades.
This make-your-own-bar is dramatic, and is easy on the cook. I like adding pulled chicken to the mix (buy a rotisserie chicken or make your own beer-can chicken and pull it once it is cool). Great homemade chili and guacamole are key, so I am including those recipes here. Otherwise, most of the ingredients are just purchased and put out for guests.
Place shrimp in a small bowl. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon lemon-juice mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Thread shrimp onto 2 (12-inch) metal skewers. Thread vegetables onto 3 (12-inch) metal skewers.
After ordering the four-way Texas Platter with sides and fried ribs with tots, I handed over a credit card. Oops, no credit card machine until early February, so it’s cash only. And, oh, yeah, the Texas Tots delivery guy was a no-show. For the inconvenience, Ray added a couple of extra ribs to our platter. Fair enough.
T&R is owned by Clarence Pughsley, who had “always wanted to open a barbecue (restaurant) one day. I talked with Rodney about my dream, and he has helped me realize it.”