Crawfish fettuccine
if you’ve made a road trip across Texas in the past few years, then chances are you’ve visited a Buc-Ee’s. These travel stops,…
Chili cheese enchilada casserole
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Barbecue chicken
If you see a dish called barbecue chicken, you just might assume it’s been cooked on the grill or in a smoker. While…
Pork shoulder roast with garlic, citrus, and herbs
When reading a Texas community cookbook from the late 1950s, I came across an herbed pork roast studded with garlic, rosemary, and citrus.…
Pigs in jalapeño-cheddar pretzel blankets
Many years ago, a friend from Austin and I were taking the train from New York to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to see another friend…
Fried avocado tacos
After a rousing David Byrne set at the Austin City Limits Festival last fall, my friends and I were famished after all the…
Turkey and sausage jambalaya
Last weekend, I saw Willie Nelson for the first time. Considering his legendary status, it’s incredible to me I’d never been to one…
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…
