Quintessentially country
At big gatherings, Texans turn to fried catfish and hush puppies
Get real
Is it possible to make queso without Velveeta?
Good gravy
A long ago kitchen hack becomes a country breakfast classic
Texas Pecan Pralines
Once a staple at restaurants, homemade versions of this Mexican candy are hard to find
Czech please
Texas may not have invented the kolache, but it sure as heck perfected it.” – Stacey Leasca, freelance journalist, Southern Living
Whether kolaches or klobásníky, these treats are a Texas tradition
Cream of the crop
Dish it up, baby, and don’t be stingy with the jalapeños.” – Grey Owl on facing life
From the Texas mountains to the sea, this spicy soup travels well
A seafood celebration
This snapper dish is a great catch on any occasion
Buenas migas
Austin is long on music, migas and markets.” — Molly Ivins
A beloved Tex-Mex dish is perfect at any meal
The other chicken-fried steak
German settlers gave Texans the gift of schnitzel
Enclaves of German settlements around Central Texas have given us a rewarding culinary experience. [Read more…]