Hatch chile creamy salsa verde
One morning before a family wedding in Bryan, Texas, a group of us had breakfast at a Mexican restaurant downtown. Along with the tortillas, eggs, potatoes, and beans, there was…
Salsa recipes
South Texas mole
One fall day, I was making enchiladas at my uncle’s house. As I prepared a tomato-based chile gravy, he suggested that I stir in some cocoa powder. “If you do…
Salsa tatemada, South Texas roasted red salsa
The salsas you encounter at Tex-Mex restaurants across the state vary by region. For instance, in Dallas, the main salsa is a bright and lively tomato-based condiment, seasoned with cumin,…
Texas caviar
Back when I first lived in New York, finding black-eyed peas was a challenge. While I do enjoy them year-round, it was around New Year’s Day that I became most…
Salsa verde chicken tamale pie
A Texan friend of mine who is a private chef in California remarked that she had been introducing her clients to all the Texan classics such as chicken-fried steak, fajitas,…
Brisket enchiladas
This summer, after an afternoon of shopping at North Park in Dallas, a friend and I got into her car and realized we were hungry. As we pondered our nearby…
Green chile creamy avocado salsa
This avocado-based green salsa is found on many Houston Tex-Mex tables. Cool and bright with just a hint of heat, it goes well with tortilla chips but can be spooned onto tacos or grilled meats, too.
Green chile Frito pie
This New Mexican green chile Frito pie is a tangle of corn chips topped with a green chili instead of the usual red.
Salsa verde ranch wings
Jalapeños, tomatillos, and garlic come together in a tangy salsa verde ranch dressing that livens up these crisp, broiled wings.
Pork enchilada verde casserole
Layers of shredded pork, Poblano salsa verde, corn tortillas, and cheese are baked together in this casserole that has all of the pleasures of enchiladas without any of the fuss.