Dr Pepper sheet cake
No one can resist a slice of Dr Pepper sheet cake, a tender chocolate cake coated in a fudgy frosting loaded with pecans.
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Seven-layer dip
Seven-layer dip is a Tex-Mex party classic that is composed of a stack of ingredients including beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Carne de puerco en chile colorado
Carne de puerco, which is tender pork nestled in a heartwarming gravy made with red chiles, is welcome on a cold day.
South Texas potato flautas
South Texas potato flautas are crispy rolled corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potatoes and cheese.
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.
Grapefruit avocado salad with poppy seed dressing
An iconic salad that’s a blend of Texas grapefruit, avocado, and poppy seed dressing. A refreshing plate of sunshine during winter’s cold, grey days.
Tex-Czech picnic stew
Czech Texans often serve this hearty beef and potato stew known a picnic stew at community gatherings.
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.
South Texas sweet snack mix
A combination of Fritos, peanut butter, chocolate, orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla, and powdered sugar that’s an addictive sweet and salty snack!
Jalapeño crab dip
Jalapeño crab dip is no stranger to a Texan’s table. The aromatics, creamy base, and citrus all lift the delicate sweet seafood to new heights.
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Taco burgers
Taco burgers are a blend of spicy ground beef and refried beans served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese. A Tex-Mex classic.
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…
Green chile cheeseburgers
Roasted long green chiles, such as Hatch or Anaheim, make for a spicy topping for juicy smashed cheeseburgers. A Southwestern favorite!
Spicy buttermilk onion rings
There was a lot of chatter last week about a certain California hamburger chain that opened in the Dallas area. Apparently, people were…
Jalapeno cheese bun recipe for a proper Texas burger
When I first moved to New York, I was struck by the presence of what was called a Texas burger. At first I…
Chipotle ketchup changes everything
I was talking to a friend on the phone last night and he asked what I’d eaten for dinner. “Ketchup,” I replied. “And…