Main dish recipes

Green chile cheeseburger mac

After school one day in junior high, I went over to a friend’s house to study with her for a test. After we did our homework, she said she needed…

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Firecracker fried chicken

For warm-weather gatherings, some like to grill burgers, while others smoke briskets. But for as long as I can remember, my mom’s side of my family has made batches of…

Main dish recipes | Tex-Mex recipes

Sincronizadas

Ham and cheese are cooked together between two buttery flour tortillas until the quesadilla is melty and warm. Serve with guacamole and salsa.

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Currant jelly and mustard glazed ham

A tangy ham glaze formed from currant jelly and mustard has been a Texan favorite since the 1900s, yet still tastes fresh and new.

Main dish recipes | Seafood recipes

Pastalaya

Cajun Pastalaya is a blend of pasta and jambalaya, and combines chicken, sausage, shrimp, aromatics, and tomatoes with pasta instead of rice.

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Jalapeno ranch Texas brisket

This tender, tangy brisket is cooked with ranch dressing loaded with spices and chili powder and a heaping serving of pickled jalapeños.

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Chambersville black-eyed peas and rice

Chambersville black-eyed peas and rice is a slowly cooked black-eyed peas with lots of garlic, bacon, and spices, along with tomato-and-garlic Spanish rice.