Jalapeno beer cheese
One afternoon in Austin, a couple of friends and I went to Easy Tiger on Sixth Street and sat on its patio. We…
Seven-layer dip
In 1982, Peggy Shoop, a resident of Grapevine, Texas, adapted a dish that transformed the history of party food. She took a recipe…
Jalapeño crab dip
Many years ago, I spent an afternoon at a New York culinary school to see about becoming a student. While I had hoped…
Mom’s curry dip
A couple of years ago, a friend asked me to suggest an appetizer to bring to a party. After reminding me that she…
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…
Pickle queso
A good friend of mine lives in Fort Worth, and on a recent visit, she suggested that we go to The Bearded Lady…
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…
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…
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…
