Recipes
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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Tips on how to create some of the best Texan dishes out there
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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
Recipes
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.
Libations
November 20, 2019
At Galveston’s Daiquiri Time Out, Rum Goes Retro
The coastal hot spot features a menu of midcentury island-time sippers, perfect for any time of the year.
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November 19, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce With Three Texas Twists
No matter which version you choose—margarita, chipotle, or grapefruit—it's delightfully easy to make.
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October 25, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Pimento Mac and Cheese
The quickest of comfort foods is the perfect dish for chillier weather.
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October 16, 2019
The New ‘Texas Seafood’ Is the Ultimate Guide to Gulf Fish
Houston’s PJ and Benchalak Srimart Stoops tell you everything you need to know, from catching to cooking.
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October 2, 2019
Recipe: Carne Guisada From Josef Centeno’s Bar Amá Cookbook
The Los Angeles chef celebrates his San Antonio roots by sharing his secrets to making Tex-Mex classics.
Libations
September 30, 2019
Libations: Revolution Spirits Cafecito Makes for a Sweet Sipper
The Hill Country craft distillery turned to Austin’s Cuvée for its coffee liqueur.
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September 27, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Mangonada Chicken Wings
This easy-to-make recipe combines two of our favorite snacks into one heavenly tailgate or party dish.
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September 6, 2019
Recipe: Lamburger Helper From Chris Shepherd’s New Cookbook
In ’Cook Like a Local,’ the award-winning Houston chef shares the secret to this dish from the late, great Underbelly.
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August 30, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Texas Chicken Green Chili With Cider
Celebrate the start of football season and the last weeks of Hatch chile season with this easy-to-make crowd-pleaser.
Libations
August 19, 2019
Cocktail Recipes from Jet-Setter in San Antonio
Go globe-trotting at this travel-themed lounge.
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August 16, 2019
Recipe: Hominy Casserole, Updated From Mary Faulk Koock’s ‘Texas Cookbook’
This mid-century recipe collection offers an overwhelming look at the state’s cuisine. Its limitations are a product of its time.
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August 2, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
As always, bacon makes everything better, even this classic go-to for parties and cookouts.
Libations
July 22, 2019
Libations: Try San Antonio’s Seersucker Lemonade Gin in These Summery Recipes
The lemonade-infused version, which debuted last year, makes for refreshing cocktails. Here are three to try at home.
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July 22, 2019
Recipe: Whole Wheat Summer Fruit Scones
Baker Abby Love shares her recipe, which uses flour from Barton Springs Mill, in Dripping Springs.
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July 1, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Okra and Tomatoes
Just four minutes of pressure-cooking brings out the flavor of these summer-ripe vegetables.
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June 19, 2019
Recipe: Paletas From Chef Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex Cookbook
The Superica restaurateur offers recipes for comfort classics, from the famous Felix queso to grilled Gulf oysters divorciados.
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June 6, 2019
How Priya Krishna’s New Cookbook Celebrates Her Dallas Childhood (Plus: Her Recipe for ‘Indian Gatorade’)
The popular food writer has struck a chord with ’Indian-ish,’ which features easy recipes from her working mother.
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May 23, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Dulce de Leche Peach Cobbler
It requires some advanced skills to create, but the delicious caramel sauce sets this dessert apart and makes the effort worth it.
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April 30, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chipotle Ribs
Two Texas favorites combine for a unique barbecue sauce to slather on your meat.
Libations
April 24, 2019
Tropical Cocktails From Ruins, a New Deep Ellum Hot Spot
The Dallas bar and eatery offers a delightful drink selection based on agave- and cane-based spirits.
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April 17, 2019
The Homesick Texan Is Homesick No More
Food writer Lisa Fain discusses why she just moved back to Dallas from New York and shares her recipe for Herrera's Crazy Nachos (which she won't have to make as much anymore).
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April 8, 2019
Recipe: Spinach Enchiladas From the Los Barrios Cookbook
The family behind the iconic San Antonio restaurant reveals its Tex-Mex secrets.
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March 25, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas
Orange slices make the difference in cooking this sweet, meaty taco filling.
Libations
March 22, 2019
Recipes From Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn, in New Braunfels
This new, genteel club in the inn's basement specializes in top-notch cocktails, served with a side of jazz.
Recipes
February 15, 2019
Recipe: Pecan Snickerdoodles from “Cooking with Pecans: Texas in a Nutshell”
We launch our new Texas Cookbooks series, which looks at new recipes as well as old favorites from around the state, by revisiting a 1987 gem packed with great finds.
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January 30, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Queso with Beef
Put those different settings to work to make a smooth, flavorful bowl of the unofficial comfort (and party!) food of Texas.
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January 9, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Texas Chili
Put that popular Christmas present to good use by making a comforting Bowl of Red. (By all means, ignore the Beans/Chili setting.)
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October 17, 2018
Feast Around the World: Ingredient Spotlight
Learn more about five of the not-so-traditional ingredients used in our chefs' globally inspired recipes.
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October 16, 2018
Feast Around the World: Hunting and Gathering
Chef Steve McHugh, of San Antonio’s Cured, creates a through line from Wisconsin to Louisiana to Texas with a meal built around roast duck, grapefruit, and chile pequins.