Recipes
Tips on how to create some of the best Texan dishes out there
BBQ Recipes
January 22, 2021
Recipe: Confit Smoked Chicken Thighs
This low and slow cooking technique locks in smoky flavor and juicy, tender meat.
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January 21, 2021
7 Texas Chefs Share Their Favorite Sandwich Recipes
Liven up your lunch (and breakfast, and midnight snack) with brisket and eggs, peanut butter and pickles, and more.
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January 20, 2021
Recipe: Wild Boar Picadillo
Jesse Griffiths goes hog wild to reinvent a favorite childhood meal.
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December 30, 2020
Recipe: Good Luck Instant Pot Black-eyed Peas
If we all make this New Year’s dish, maybe things will get better soon. It’s worth a shot!…
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December 16, 2020
Recipe: Hot Pepper Jelly
Spread the love with this vibrant, versatile condiment that's a righteous kick to the system.
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December 7, 2020
Recipe: Alfajores, From ‘The Chilean Kitchen’ by Pilar Hernandez
The Houston food writer credits her adopted hometown's immigrant community for encouraging her connections to her beloved childhood dishes, including this delicious holiday treat.
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November 26, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Tortilla Soup
The smoky, citrusy soup is the perfect way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and it includes a stock recipe you’ll be using all year long.
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October 20, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Queso Mac and Cheese
Yes, this is as good as it sounds. The secret, Tex-ifying ingredient? Spicy sausage!…
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October 9, 2020
Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Grits Casserole From ‘Tailgreat’
Let chef John Currence show you how to tailgate at home—even though he's pulling for the wrong SEC team.
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October 8, 2020
Recipe: Thai Omelet Breakfast Tacos From ‘Thai Fresh: The Cookbook’
Chef Jam Sanitchat's first recipe collection is based on her many years of teaching Thai cooking and running a South Austin staple.
BBQ Recipes
September 25, 2020
Recipe: Smoked Turkey Legs
In honor of the State Fair of Texas, here’s how to enjoy these annual treats at home.
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September 25, 2020
Most Restaurants Trash Their Leftover Fat. This Houston Barbecue Joint Made it a Signature Item
Plus: Feges BBQ's recipe for smoked sweet potatoes in beef fat.
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September 21, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Texas Pot Roast With Sweet Potatoes
Shiner, jalapeños, fish sauce, and sweet onion put a Texas stamp on this easy, comforting dish.
BBQ
September 16, 2020
Recipe: Smoked Lamb Shoulder
A simple recipe is all it takes when you use Texas pasture-raised lamb.
BBQ Recipes
August 31, 2020
Recipe: Bone-in Pork Loin
With some advice from Roy Perez of historic Kreuz Market, I smoked a delicious dinner that couldn’t have been easier.
Tacos
August 31, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: The History Behind Mexico’s Most Patriotic Meal, Chile en Nogada
Plus, our recipe for the celebratory dish.
Libations
August 14, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Martini That’s Ready When You Are
You'll always be ready for cocktail time with this make-ahead batch recipe from Houston Eaves, of San Antonio's Esquire Tavern.
Libations
August 7, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Southern Sipper With a Kick
For the Old Pepper, acclaimed Houston bartender Alba Huerta takes bourbon and spices it up.
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August 3, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Peach or Fig Jam
It's easier than you think—just leave the peels on for natural thickening when using those Texas peaches.
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July 31, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Classic Gin Cocktail
Bill Norris, of Alamo Drafthouse and Midnight Cowboy, pours one out for the Pegu Club, the beloved New York cocktail mecca that has permanently closed in the wake of COVID-19.
Libations
July 17, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Bourbon Twist to the Tom Collins
Pedro Ricalo, of Bullion in Dallas, shows how to make an easy, refreshing summer drink with a favorite brown spirit.
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July 10, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Seasonal Nod to the Classic Whiskey Smash
Fort Worth’s Megan McClinton shows us how to make a berry-based cocktail, a perfect segue into the sizzling summer season.
Libations
July 3, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Take on the Manhattan
Bartender Robert Bjorn Taylor of Austin shows how to make his at-home cocktail, the Robert Royale.
BBQ Recipes
May 28, 2020
Recipe: Smoked Mac and Cheese
How to get a Muenster-Parmesan crust with a nice, smoky flavor.
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May 28, 2020
Recipe: All-Purpose Instant Pot Chicken With Tomato and Chiles
You won't get leftovers fatigue from this dish, which works as a taco or enchilada filling, in a soup, or over rice.
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May 18, 2020
Recipes From Some of Your Favorite Texas Restaurants
Using five great Texas cookbooks, you can create a coursed meal that will take you across the state, from the comfort of your kitchen.
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May 18, 2020
Recipe: Rio Grande Valley Arroz con Pollo, From ‘The Enchilada Queen Cookbook’
Sylvia Casares returns to her Brownsville roots with this frontera-style family dish.
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May 18, 2020
Recipe: Kimchi Queso, From the ‘Peached Tortilla Cookbook’
Eric Silverstein's dishes from his Austin restaurant are the fun we need right now.
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May 18, 2020
Recipe: Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad, From ‘Perini Ranch Steakhouse’
The award-winning restaurant in Buffalo Gap offers up a salad strong enough to withstand the Texas summer heat.
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May 18, 2020
Recipe: Chris Shepherd’s Vinegar Pie, From ‘Cook Like a Local’
This favorite dessert from the Houston chef's Underbelly days is based on an Appalachian recipe modeled after a chess pie.
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May 18, 2020
Recipe: Hibiscus Margarita, From ‘Cooking in Marfa’
The most popular cocktail from Marfa's Capri restaurant captures the desert in a glass.
BBQ Recipes
May 16, 2020
How I Made Smoked Skirt Steak Fajitas, Three Ways
For my experiment, I used a beer marinade from Valentina's, a kalbi-style marinade from Roy Choi, and a simple rub.
BBQ Recipes
May 9, 2020
How to Cook Smoked Tri-Tip
An underrated cut of meat, tri-tip is a practical (and delectable) choice as beef prices skyrocket.
Libations
May 4, 2020
Five of Our Favorite Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in quarantine is a cinch with these festive drinks.
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April 22, 2020
Connecting to Faraway Family Via My Grandmother’s Mexican Stew
A Texpat finally finds her inner chef through a simple dish that reminds her of home.
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April 16, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Tex-Mex Rice (Plus: Refried Beans From a Can!)
Re-create some Tex-Mex restaurant magic in your kitchen.
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April 15, 2020
Recipe: Texas-Style Bowl o’ Red Beans
San Angelo–raised Joe Yonan goes there with his chili in his new cookbook, ‘Cool Beans.’…
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April 6, 2020
Out of Yeast? Make Chipotle Matzo
This recipe with a Texas twist isn't strictly kosher, but it's in the DIY spirit of Passover.
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April 1, 2020
Recipe: White Pan Bread From David Norman of Easy Tiger
The Austin baker's book seems essential for these times.
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March 16, 2020
Let Joe Yonan Show You What to Do With All of Those Beans
In his new cookbook, ‘Cool Beans,' the San Angelo native and Washington Post food editor explores all things legume, including a version of his mom's Texas Salad.
BBQ Recipes
March 10, 2020
Recipe: Sous Vide Pork Steak
How to turn pork slices into a juicy steak without leaving your kitchen.
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March 5, 2020
Recipe: Pondicheri’s Carrot Roti With Cilantro Chutney, From ‘Houston Cooks’
Food writer Francine Spiering compiles recipes from the city’s diverse array of restaurants.
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February 28, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Pozole Rojo
When you're busy (or have a hangover), use your cooker to quickly make a flavorful stock for this beloved Mexican stew.
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February 6, 2020
Recipe: Mini King Ranch Casseroles From ‘The Defined Dish,’ by Alex Snodgrass
For her new best-selling cookbook, the Dallas food writer came up with a healthier—and just plain adorable—version of the state's beloved casserole.
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January 31, 2020
Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Everyone seems to have different tastes for what works best in this classic dish.
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December 20, 2019
Recipe: Southern Pecan Pie Laced With Whiskey from ‘Jubilee,’ by Toni Tipton-Martin
The former Austinite follows up her award-winning "The Jemima Code" with a cookbook of African American recipes.
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December 20, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Gumbo
Get the roux you want in a shorter amount of time by living dangerously with the "burn" notice on your appliance.
Food
November 27, 2019
Holiday Recipes and More
Celebrate this holiday season with the one thing that brings all communities together—food. From the history of tamales at Christmas, to the perfect wine to pair with each dish, to a bevy of Instant Pot recipes and a Christmas tree made of best wurst, this holiday collection from Texas Monthly…
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November 20, 2019
Recipes: Classic Side Dishes From Perini Ranch Steakhouse’s New Cookbook
The original ranch-to-table restaurant shares its Texas spin on comfort food classics.