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…
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…
Soft cheese tacos
My friend was confused. She had heard me order a soft cheese taco plate, but when it arrived, she pointed at it and…
Brown sugar and coffee glazed ham
Ham has long been a favorite celebration dish in my family. We usually serve it on big feast days such as Easter, Thanksgiving,…
Shepherd’s pie with chipotle-Cheddar mashed potatoes
Recently I heard one woman’s cooking described as “mom food.” When asked to explain, it was said that her food was simple and…
Chicken-fried steak with red chile gravy
One summer day, while driving along the Rio Grande from Laredo to McAllen I began to get hungry. As I passed through the…
Roast chicken with bacon, tomatoes, and green chiles
My friends keep telling me I should get an Instant Pot. They sing its praised though I’m still not convinced. This is mainly…
