Texas red ranch party mix
When it comes to holiday treats, the ones I look forward to the most are those on the salty and savory side. Whether…
Complexion candy, a date, fig and pecan confection
The other day I found myself in a cookie coma. After eating nothing but cookies and homemade candy for several hours straight, my…
Pepita-lime crescent cookies
I had a design meeting with my book editors recently. My contribution? I brought cookies. They enjoyed the cookies but then I felt…
Chiles en nogada
I used to be scared of chiles en nogada. Not to eat them—heck, I’d devour this dish anytime it was on offer. But…
Peanut butter pie recipe
I have a new favorite pie that I will be sharing with my family at Thanksgiving—it’s peanut butter pie. But before I tell…
Ratios and cherry almond cookies
I’m an improvisational cook. This means that I’ll take stock of what I have in the kitchen and then create dishes from what’s…
Uncle Austin’s Granola
Every Christmas, my uncle Austin cooks up gallons of granola to give as gifts. The lucky recipients know that this isn’t just any…
Praise the Texas pralines!
I come from a divided family. Yes, it’s true—half of us are Aggies and the other half are Longhorns. This makes for some…
