Hatch chile hummus
When I graduated from college in 1991, I took an internship at the Houston Press. One day, the art director sent me to pick up lunch and she placed a…
Appetizer recipes
Squash blossom quesadillas
I was on the hunt for a cowboy hat in San Miguel de Allende’s outdoor market. As my friends and I weaved our way through the various stalls, we spied…
Jalapeno beer cheese
Beer, Cheddar, cream cheese, and pickled jalapeños come together for a cool and creamy dip that goes well cold beverages, pretzels, and crackers.
Jalapeño crab dip
Jalapeño crab dip is no stranger to a Texan’s table. The aromatics, creamy base, and citrus all lift the delicate sweet seafood to new heights.
Mom’s curry dip
My mom has a secret weapon to get folks to eat raw vegetables–her incredibly simple yet addictive curry dip.
Boudin-stuffed jalapeno poppers
Boudin-stuffed jalapeño poppers are simple to make, and the combination of sausage, peppers, and bacon is one savory and smoky bite.
Pickle queso
Pickle queso is a zesty, tangy cheesy concoction of molten cheese and tangy, crunchy cucumbers flavored with dill and garlic.
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 said. She then began to divulge her…
Vegan queso
This summer, the Texas Rangers ballpark in Arlington will be featuring nachos topped with a vegan queso that is made from cashews. When I heard the news, I was surprised….
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 to be deviled, the yolk mix must…