Carrot soufflé, Texas style
The first time I went to Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue in Tomball, I loaded up on the usual favorites—tender moist brisket, juicy sausage,…
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…
Spicy applesauce cake
My great-grandma Blanche loved applesauce cake. In fact, her recipe collection has no less than five versions of this classic snack cake, all…
Green chile scalloped onions
This classic scalloped dish involves baked sliced onions nestled in a creamy sauce that’s topped with cheese and/or crumbs. To liven it up, green chiles have been added to the mix.
Baked jalapeño pimento cheese dip
Jalapeno pimento cheese is baked in a skillet, making for a hot, creamy, and spicy cheese dip perfect with tortilla chips. Chile con queso’s Southern cousin has arrived!
Jalapeño bacon Brussels sprouts gratin
Brussels sprouts are nestled in a creamy sauce spiked with jalapeños and bacon, then topped with cheese that’s broiled until bubbling and brown.
Chipotle cranberry sausage balls
Behold the sausage ball. It’s not the prettiest treat on the appetizer table but it’s certainly one of the more popular. This one is livened up with cranberries and chipotle chiles.
Apple cake
An abundance of juicy apples and crunchy pecans are gently nestled into a cake both tender and crisp. As one friend remarked, it’s as if you combined apple cake with apple pie.
Jalapeño bean dip
Homemade bean dip is a cinch to make. This one is gussied up with bacon and jalapeños and best served with corn chips.
