Parisa: Medina County beef tartare
The first time someone told me about parisa, I have to admit that I was dubious. Raw ground beef mixed with cheese, jalapeños, and lime juice? Um, no thank you!…
Dip recipes
Hatch chile hummus
When I graduated from college in 1991, I took an internship at the Houston Press. One day, the art director sent me to pick up lunch and she placed a…
Jalapeno beer cheese
Beer, Cheddar, cream cheese, and pickled jalapeños come together for a cool and creamy dip that goes well cold beverages, pretzels, and crackers.
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.
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.
Mom’s curry dip
My mom has a secret weapon to get folks to eat raw vegetables–her incredibly simple yet addictive curry dip.
Pickle queso
Pickle queso is a zesty, tangy cheesy concoction of molten cheese and tangy, crunchy cucumbers flavored with dill and garlic.
Hatch chile pimento cheese
A friend in Southeast Texas was describing her pimento cheese, which was popular with her friends. “It always goes first at parties,” she said. She then began to divulge her…
Vegan queso
This summer, the Texas Rangers ballpark in Arlington will be featuring nachos topped with a vegan queso that is made from cashews. When I heard the news, I was surprised….
Jalapeño dill pickle dip
When a friend set out some snacks for us to enjoy, she pointed to a bowl loaded with chopped pickles and speckled with dill. “This is pickle dip,” she said….