Summer squash and green chiles
On a recent visit to Texas, I was staying with a friend and cooked her family dinner. There was an abundance of squash…
Summer squash, corn, and chorizo tacos
Summer squash, zucchini, corn, and chorizo are nestled into corn tortillas and topped with avocado for this late summer taco. An excellent way to use up your garden’s bounty.
Squash and green chile casserole
If you’re a Texan of a certain age, then you probably remember Liz Carpenter. Mrs. Carpenter was most famously Lady Bird Johnson’s press…
Spicy zucchini pickles
Texans love pickles. For instance, it’s the rare gathering in Texas that doesn’t have a pickle plate on display. This platter of tangy…
Zucchini slaw
One of the toughest things about living in New York City is the lack of any outdoor space. During the winter when the…
Stuffed pumpkin with cheese, bacon and chipotle chiles
The day before I left for my Texas tour, I made an incredible dish. It was a baked pumpkin stuffed with bread, Gruyere,…
Summer squash enchiladas
For the past few years, my family has decided that Tex-Mex is the way to go on Christmas. We don’t get too fancy…
Tex-Mex squash casserole
I took a wrong exit on my way to the Birmingham Airport. I don’t usually mind getting lost because this can often lead…
