Jalapeño bacon Brussels sprouts gratin
Brussels sprouts are nestled in a creamy sauce spiked with jalapeños and bacon, then topped with cheese that’s broiled until bubbling and brown.
Side dish recipes
Green chile corn pudding
When I hear bad news, my first inclination is to eat. While that’s perhaps not the most constructive way to deal with stress, it does make life better, at least…
Fried pickled okra
Strips of tangy pickled okra is breaded in cornmeal and flour then fried until crisp. A creamy buttermilk dressing laced with dill is served on the side for dipping. Addictive and good.
Aaron Franklin’s pinto beans
A big pot of creamy pinto beans fired up with lots of black pepper, ancho chile, and smoked brisket. Can serve as a side or in a bowl on its own.
Cherry lime Dr Pepper salad
Cherry lime Dr Pepper salad is a refreshing addition to any backyard gathering, and will make young and old smile as the enjoy each cool and luscious bite.
Shrimp and avocado salad with remoulade dressing
Crisp iceberg, cool shrimp,and creamy avocado, all tossed with a tangy dressing is what you want on a hot and sultry day. Though what also makes this dish such a…
Jalapeño creamed corn
“It’s all good, but whatever you do, you must get the creamed corn,” said the woman waiting in line behind me at Killen’s Barbecue. It was my first time to…
Squash and green chile casserole
If you’re a Texan of a certain age, then you probably remember Liz Carpenter. Mrs. Carpenter was most famously Lady Bird Johnson’s press secretary, but she was also a longtime…
Pinto bean and hominy salad
Since I don’t have a backyard in New York, I’ve always had to rely on the kindness of others when it comes to outdoor dining. Fortunately, however, I have friends…
Peppery pinto beans with sausage
I love beans. Soupy beans, refried beans, beans in a dip, or beans in a salad—it doesn’t matter how you serve them, I will eat beans and be happy. Like…