Bob Armstrong Dip: queso with taco meat, guacamole, and sour cream
About 43 years ago or so, Robert “Bob” Armstrong walked into Matt’s El Rancho in Austin and asked the owner’s son, Matt Martinez, Jr., to surprise him with something new….
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Chicken posole verde
The other day I went to the store to buy some collard greens, but the store was sold out. In the produce department there was a large, colorful sign that…
New Year’s Day Migas with black-eyed peas and bacon
Migas for breakfast are welcome anytime, but I have especially fond memories of eating them with friends in Austin as our first meal of the New Year. When I was…
Chipotle lime Texas trash snack mix
A couple of years ago, a reader asked me if I had a recipe for Texas trash that was different from the usual. Now, if you’re not familiar with Texas…
Pecan date fruitcake
How do you feel about fruitcake? For some, it’s a cherished Christmas tradition but for others it’s more of a joke. We’ve all heard the one about the 20-year-old fruitcake…
Turkey gumbo
Like chili, gumbo has many rules, with most folks believing that their way of making this stew is the best. As I’m not a native of Cajun country, I tend…
Cauliflower and Gruyere macaroni and cheese
The other day, my cousin who now lives in New York asked if I was available for a quick lunch. I mentioned I was about to test a recipe for…
Sweet potato cobbler
This sweet potato cobbler is a little late. My plan had been to write about it back in June, as it’s an adaption of Nathan Jean “Mama Sugar” Sanders’ recipe,…
Tex-Mex meatballs in a chipotle-tomato sauce
Sundays in October might be my favorite days of the year. The leaves are starting to put on their annual show, the air is crisp, and there are so many…
Tarte flambée with bacon and jalapeños
Sometimes I can be reminded of home in the most unlikely places. For instance, last week I visited the Museum of Modern Art’s new Rene Magritte exhibit. Houston’s Menil Collection…
