Pecan date fruitcake
How do you feel about fruitcake? For some, it’s a cherished Christmas tradition but for others it’s more of a joke. We’ve all…
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Turkey and sausage jambalaya
Last weekend, I saw Willie Nelson for the first time. Considering his legendary status, it’s incredible to me I’d never been to one…
Carrot soufflé, Texas style
The first time I went to Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue in Tomball, I loaded up on the usual favorites—tender moist brisket, juicy sausage,…
Ten great meals from recent trips to Texas
Over the past few months, I’ve been spending time in Texas trying to figure out if I want to move back there, either…
Smoky chili beans
A few months ago, I was looking at grocer ads from the late 1800s and early 1900s. As expected, the offerings were provisions…
Chile relleno casserole, El Paso style
When I first read the recipe for chile relleno casserole I found in my family’s stash of cards, I was struck by the…
Brisket enchiladas
This summer, after an afternoon of shopping at North Park in Dallas, a friend and I got into her car and realized we…
Summer squash and green chiles
On a recent visit to Texas, I was staying with a friend and cooked her family dinner. There was an abundance of squash…
Blueberry lime cornmeal crumble
When I was a kid, my mom used to make a dessert that combined canned pie filling, cake mix, and a stick of…
Gochujang-glazed ribs
My friend was shaking his head. “You put cilantro on your ribs?” he said. I replied that I had. “Why would you do…
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Chipotle cranberry sausage balls
Behold the sausage ball. It’s not the prettiest treat on the appetizer table but it’s certainly one of the more popular. This one is livened up with cranberries and chipotle chiles.
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Bacon pecan cinnamon roll biscuits
Quick and easy cinnamon rolls can be made with biscuit dough. A bit of bacon and pecan are folded into the filling for additional smoky sweetness. Make them for loved ones as these are oh, so good!
Jalapeño cheddar biscuits
The chiles give these jalapeño cheddar biscuits some kick while the cheese makes the biscuits more flaky and flavorful. It’s a winning combination.
Tomato, cheddar, and bacon biscuits
The other morning I was waiting for the cable guy to arrive. I’m sure you know the drill—the cable company gives you a…
Sweet potato biscuits with chorizo cream gravy
On Wednesday mornings, I take a tour of Texas’s foodways via its newspapers. I may learn about Mexican cookies being baked in San…