Texas oyster loaf
“In a friendly way, let us suggest to you to take an oyster loaf home to the good wife,” said an ad from…
Hopkins County stew
In Northeast Texas, there’s a county called Hopkins that is famous for its stew. The tradition of making Hopkins County Stew harkens back…
Fried green chile strips
After a weekend at a friend’s ranch house in the Panhandle, I decided to stay in the area a couple more days. That…
Soft cheese tacos, El Paso style
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Cantaloupe and shrimp ceviche
The other day at the store, I was walking past a large display of fruit and a strong whiff of sweet cantaloupe hung…
Smoky macaroni and cheese
When I pulled up to the barbecue cart, I was dismayed to see it shuttered. The posted hours had assured me that it…
Indian fried chicken
On a visit to Houston last year, a friend suggested I go have fried chicken. While I’m always up for something crispy, I…
Guacamole with corn (guacamole con elote)
Some things never change and that old saw about Texas weather being predictably unpredictable still holds true. Take last Sunday, for instance. In…
German potato salad, Dallas style
Back in June 1969, the Dallas Morning News featured a German potato salad from a restaurant on Lovers Lane called The Rib. It…
