Sweet potato pudding
Even though my great-great-great-great-grandpa Elisha Chambers was known by his friends as Tater Chambers due to his skill at growing (and eating) sweet…
Honey wheat casserolls
On Thanksgiving morning, when you walk into my grandma’s kitchen, there will be a casserole dish filled with mounds of dough swimming in…
Choriqueso pan pizza
When I lived in Austin in my early 20s, I became obsessed with baking pizza at home. At least once a week, I’d…
Green spaghetti
When looking at a friend’s barbecue menu, I saw that one of the side dishes to accompany her smoked ribs, brisket, and chicken…
Chicken tacos Norteños
Five years ago, my aunt and uncle were married in Oak Cliff. The night before the wedding, we had dinner at El Corazón,…
Dr Pepper sheet cake
After dinner one Sunday night, a group of us were sitting around the table, relaxing after a satisfying meal. When discussing what we…
Cranberry white chocolate scones
As I was dropping off my overnight bag at my mom’s place in Houston, Jonas, my eight-year-old nephew, ran into the room and…
Black-eyed pea curry
A few years ago, when I was discussing New Year’s Eve traditions with my readers, one woman from Houston told me about a…
Boudin-stuffed jalapeno poppers
A friend was telling me about her family’s cook-out over the weekend. They had the traditional spread of grilled meats, beans, salads, and…
