Hatch green chile chicken enchiladas
In most regions of Texas, when one orders enchiladas verdes, the green salsa that drapes the dish will be made with tart tomatillos and green peppers such as jalapeños or…
Main dish recipes
Green chile roast chicken
When it comes to quick meals, one wouldn’t think roasting a whole chicken would be on my shortlist of things to prepare. Yet, the most challenging task is getting the…
Green chile pie
“An El Paso classic,” touted the postscript on an intriguing-sounding recipe. The dish called for roasted long-green chiles, bacon, and a pound and a half of cheese. It went under…
Dr Pepper sticky wings
A friend in Houston mentioned he was craving the Dr Pepper sticky wings he’d enjoyed at a local spot. They were savory and sweet, he said, and he’d polished the…
San Antonio bean burger
The first time I had a San Antonio bean burger was on a hot summer day. I was wandering in my car outside of town and off a quiet road…
Chalupas poblanas
As I watched the woman in the video finish preparing her recipe for chalupas poblanas, I was surprised when she picked one up, folded it in half, and took a…
Arroz con pollo
A reader once said his favorite comfort food was arroz con pollo. It was a weeknight staple in his home growing up in McAllen, and no matter where he found…
Jalapeño salmon patties
When I was in college, a friend went over to a guy’s house one night after a party. They were hungry and he offered to make her dinner. After a…
South Texas baked flautas
One time when I was passing through Del Rio, I spotted a charming restaurant on the outskirts of town. Feeling hungry, I decided to stop for lunch. When I walked…
Crawfish étouffée, Southeast Texas style
A few years ago, a friend of mine from Opelousas, Louisiana made crawfish étouffée for a group of us. He was sharing a piece of his home culture with his…