Cracker macaroni and cheese, North Texas style
The last dinner my grandma made for me was in November 2017. I was in town for a book signing, and while she hadn’t felt energetic enough to attend the…
Casserole recipes
King Ranch hominy casserole
There are several ways to make a cheesy, creamy hominy casserole, and my grandma’s is the simplest method of all. While some recipes have you make a roux and others…
Frito squash casserole
Whenever I post a summer squash recipe, inevitably someone will ask if I have a recipe for squash casserole with Fritos. In the past, I would shake my head and…
Texas sweet onion pudding
Texas sweet onion pudding is an elegant and savory side dish that takes caramelized onions and blends them with eggs, cream, spics, and herbs.
Green chile tater tot casserole
Over the summer, when people have shared dishes they’ve made, one intriguing concoction has made several repeat appearances: tater tot casserole. Even though it’s often not the prettiest dish on…
Squash casserole, Dallas cafeteria style
The past couple of years have not been kind to restaurants and we’ve lost quite a few. One that has been lamented is Highland Park Cafeteria, a Dallas comfort-food mainstay…
Lemon poppyseed French toast casserole
My stepmom is the master of the French toast casserole. The first time I ever had one was at her and my dad’s house, and she’s so adept at the…
Tamale breakfast casserole
The other day, a friend and I were discussing Texan holiday traditions. We agreed that fruit cake, cookies, party mix, and homemade candies were always around. And for the main…
King Ranch bean casserole
The first time I cooked King Ranch casserole, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever had it before. While it’s a classic Texan standby, I’d been gone from the state for…
Spinach enchilada casserole
When I was growing up in Houston, we lived out in the suburbs, closer to Tomball than downtown. While I enjoyed my school, my classmates, and my home, my friends…