Lemon poppyseed French toast casserole
My stepmom is the master of the French toast casserole. The first time I ever had one was at her and my dad’s…
Cilantro-lime rice
My favorite way to help someone who isn’t feeling good is to offer them something delicious to eat. When a dear one recently…
Chilaquiles toluqueños (chilaquiles with chorizo salsa)
The other day I participated in a conversation about the difference between chilaquiles and migas. As I’ve noted before, the two are often…
Country sausage ranchero tacos
The first time you order a country ranchero taco in San Antonio, if you’re from North Texas, you may be surprised to discover…
Pickled jalapeño deviled eggs
A reader once wrote and asked: “My concern is deviled egg recipes that don’t contain vinegar, including yours. My mom taught me that…
Roast lamb with jalapeño yogurt sauce
It’s said that Texans don’t usually eat lamb. This isn’t true, of course, as the first time I had lamb was in a…
Strawberries Romanoff
A couple of years ago, a friend was having her parents over for a spring celebratory dinner. When sharing her menu with me,…
Jalapeño-Cheddar beer bread
My mom is an avid baker, with homemade bread one of her favorite things to prepare. While she’s known for slow-rising loaves made…
Fried crawfish tails
Fried seafood has a longstanding tradition along the Gulf Coast. From Beaumont to Brownsville, there are an array of joints close to the…
