Classic Frito salad
When I was growing up, my mom served a dish she called bean salad. It was made up of pinto beans, along with…
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A few years ago, when I was discussing New Year’s Eve traditions with my readers, one woman from Houston told me about a…
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Hatch chile pulled pork
Over the weekend, I went to a family barbecue at my Uncle Bubba’s house. He was celebrating a milestone birthday, and all his…
Green chile meatloaf
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Hatch chile pimento cheese
A friend in Southeast Texas was describing her pimento cheese, which was popular with her friends. “It always goes first at parties,” she…
Green chile tater tot casserole
Over the summer, when people have shared dishes they’ve made, one intriguing concoction has made several repeat appearances: tater tot casserole. Even though…
Zucchini muffins
“Have you been doing anything else lately besides cooking and going to funerals?” said my grandma. I laughed, though I wasn’t sure if…
Grandma’s peach cobbler
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