Fried chicken livers
Fried chicken livers with cream gravy are a classic Texan dish, but you don’t see them very often these days. This is a shame as these crunchy nuggets always hit the spot.
Chicken-fried chicken
Spring semester of my senior year in high school, when my friends and I were feeling daring we’d occasionally leave school for lunch.…
Steak fingers with jalapeno cream gravy
“You’re not a fan of ‘Friday Night Lights? I can’t believe it!’” said a Texan friend to me, shaking her head. Then there…
Sweet potato biscuits with chorizo cream gravy
On Wednesday mornings, I take a tour of Texas’s foodways via its newspapers. I may learn about Mexican cookies being baked in San…
Chocolate gravy recipe
A friend and I were comparing notes about our favorite childhood treats. As I was raving about my grandma’s chocolate pie, my friend…
A badly burnt bird, but great giblet gravy
One of the best things about Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. But since I’m traveling to Texas for my feast, I sadly won’t…
Cream gravy recipe, the cream of the gravy crop
1. In Texas, what is the correct topping for mashed potatoes? 2. In Texas, what is the correct topping for biscuits, besides butter,…
