Recipes
February 23, 2017
Sopaipillas
If Proust had lived in Texas, this fried pastry would have been his madeleine.
Vittles
Authentic Texas recipes for authentic Texas food.
Recipes
February 23, 2017
Sopaipillas
If Proust had lived in Texas, this fried pastry would have been his madeleine.
Recipes
December 21, 2016
Chicken and Dumplings
Thickened soup for the post-election soul.
Food & Drink
November 23, 2016
Tamales
Working from husk till dawn.
Recipes
November 23, 2016
Pork Tamales
Working from husk till dawn.
Food & Drink
October 19, 2016
Pan de Campo
“Campfire cowboy, cook this bread, Doo-dah, doo-dah . . .”
Recipes
October 19, 2016
Pan de Campo
“Campfire cowboy, cook this bread, Doo-dah, doo-dah . . .”
Food & Drink
September 16, 2016
Chiles en Nogada
Master of nun.
Recipes
September 16, 2016
Chiles en Nogada
These iconic chiles in walnut sauce are a beautiful, edible incarnation of the red, green, and white of the Mexican flag.
Recipes
September 8, 2016
Fried Catfish
Quit slinging mud at this hepcat.
Food & Drink
September 8, 2016
Fried Catfish
Quit slinging mud at this hepcat.
Recipes
July 20, 2016
Summertime Salsa
It’s what’s for dinner. And lunch. And breakfast. And snack time.
Food & Drink
July 20, 2016
Summertime Salsa
It’s what’s for dinner. And lunch. And breakfast. And snack time.
Recipes
June 27, 2016
Fried Okra
What can I say? I’m a pod person.
Recipes
April 20, 2016
The Chilton
West Texas’s claim on this fizzy, lemony cocktail is unprovable? We’ll drink to that.
Food & Drink
March 23, 2016
Redfish on the Half Shell
Reel in this tasty catch any way you can.
Food & Drink
February 24, 2016
Bean Dip
It goes well with Fritos. And football.
Recipes
February 24, 2016
Bean Dip
It goes well with Fritos. And football.
Recipes
January 27, 2016
Texas Sheet Cake
What could be better than a massive slab of cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk?
Food & Drink
December 23, 2015
Chiles Rellenos
Party planners, pack a pepper.
Recipes
November 16, 2015
The Only Texas Chili Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Preparing the perfect peppery pot.
Recipes
October 21, 2015
Pecan Pie
Our state nut goes just fine with some cream and bourbon.
Food & Drink
October 21, 2015
Pecan Pie
Our state nut goes just fine with some cream and bourbon.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
The Gulf Oyster
It don’t need no fancy name.
Recipes
August 13, 2015
Green Chile Cowboy Stew
A tradition of the trail—without the hide, hooves, or horns.
Recipes
July 23, 2015
Cornbread
Hold the sugar.
Recipes
July 23, 2015
Cornbread
Hold the sugar.
Food & Drink
June 16, 2015
Fried Jalapeños
They’re spicy, crunchy, and fattening. What more could a Texan want?
Recipes
May 13, 2015
Guacamole
It’s not easy being green. So make sure you start with some good avocados.
Food & Drink
May 13, 2015
Guacamole
It’s not easy being green. So make sure you start with some good avocados.
Food & Drink
April 16, 2015
Ramos Gin Fizz
It’s famous, it’s frothy, and it’s making a comeback.
Recipes
April 16, 2015
Ramos Gin Fizz
It’s famous, it’s frothy, and it’s making a comeback.
Food & Drink
March 13, 2015
Crawfish
Out of the mud and into Houston’s melting pot.
Recipes
February 10, 2015
Chicken-Fried Steak
These days, a good one is rarer than hen’s teeth—but a whole lot tastier.
Recipes
February 10, 2015
Chicken-Fried Steak
These days, a good one is rarer than hen’s teeth—but a whole lot tastier.
Recipes
January 14, 2015
Biscuits
They’re fluffy, they’re tasty, and they’re not that hard to make.
Food & Drink
December 11, 2014
La Paloma
Yes, those Ruby Reds are tasty and nutritious. But they can also get you as drunk as a skunk.
Recipes
November 7, 2014
Enchiladas
The cheese, yes. But don’t forget the chile.
Recipes
November 7, 2014
Enchiladas
The cheese, yes. But don’t forget the chile.
Recipes
October 13, 2014
Fried Pies
Hot, flaky pockets of goodness.
Recipes
September 15, 2014
Quail
A bird in the pan . . .
Recipes
August 5, 2014
Calabacitas
Eat up, for gourd's sake!
Recipes
July 16, 2014
Puffy Tacos
Oil, masa, air bubbles, and the filling of your choice—do you really need anything else?
Food & Drink
June 5, 2014
Fried Chicken
Now, this is finger-lickin’ goodness.
Recipes
May 9, 2014
German Potato Salad
Bring some oompah to your summer picnic.
Libations
April 7, 2014
Michelada
Add some spice to that next pool party.
Recipes
March 4, 2014
Kolaches
You should really Czech out this recipe for the delicious pastry.
Recipes
March 4, 2014
Kolaches
You should really Czech out this recipe for the delicious pastry.
Food & Drink
February 11, 2014
Steak
A little care and attention can raise your ribeye to new heights.
Food & Drink
January 15, 2014
Seafood Gumbo
You won't roux the time you spend on this delicious stew.