Michelada shrimp cocktail
A few years ago, I began seeing at Mexican seafood restaurants an unusual concoction: a can of beer topped with shrimp. Squiggles of hot sauce would be drenched across the…
A few years ago, I began seeing at Mexican seafood restaurants an unusual concoction: a can of beer topped with shrimp. Squiggles of hot sauce would be drenched across the…
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…
There’s a dish known as Austin baked beans. It’s a riff on Boston baked beans with a Texas twist, hence the use of the capital city as a descriptor. Now,…
One weekend, friends were getting together for a backyard barbecue. The hosts were providing the main course and they asked their guests to bring a side dish. When discussing what…
I was on the hunt for a cowboy hat in San Miguel de Allende’s outdoor market. As my friends and I weaved our way through the various stalls, we spied…
Some friends of mine have been teaching me how to cook with logs and fire on an offset smoker. The upside is that I’m gaining new skills that I was…
Pork carnitas ribs are slowly cooked in a citrus and garlic glaze until the meat is savory, tangy, and rich, much like its Tex-Mex namesake.
Dewberry jam is a quick and easy sweet spread made from wild blackberries, lemon juice, and sugar. No pectin required and a delicious taste of Texas spring!
This year, I missed the Hill Country display of bluebonnets. This makes me sad as I understand it was a banner year. But I do have a few trips to…
One of the first desserts I ever made was Rice Krispies treats. This combination of puffed cereal, butter, and melted marshmallows is a classic. And for good reason, as it’s…