Food & Drink
October 21, 2015
Pecan Pie
Our state nut goes just fine with some cream and bourbon.
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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?
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.
Food & Drink
March 22, 2015
How to Grill the Perfect Ribeye
The art of cooking it just right.
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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
January 14, 2015
Biscuits
They’re fluffy, they’re tasty, and they’re not that hard to make.
The Culture
January 9, 2015
Abnormal Mycology
Tales from the mycological side.
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.
Food & Drink
November 14, 2014
Eat Stay Love
Rural Texas has more to offer than chicken-fried steak and quaint motels. Our guide to ten far-flung places where you can enjoy first-class dining and sleep in style.
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 10, 2014
The Big Squeeze
The Great Lime Panic of 2014 takes hold.
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.
Texas Trip Guides
May 2, 2014
Trip Guide: Angelina National Forest
Plan a weekend hiking mysterious piney paths and playing in the Angelina River using this guide with tips on what to do, where to eat, and where to stay.
Travel & Outdoors
April 16, 2014
A Summer Weekend in the Angelina National Forest
Finding peace and quiet behind the pine curtain.
Libations
April 7, 2014
Michelada
Add some spice to that next pool party.
Food & Drink
April 7, 2014
Mission Possible
How San Antonio is schooling the next generation of top chefs.
By Texas Monthly Staff
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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.
Recipes
January 15, 2014
Seafood Gumbo
You won’t roux the time you spend on this delicious stew.
Recipes
December 12, 2013
Texas Caviar
A tasty way to bring good fortune.
Food & Drink
December 12, 2013
Texas Caviar
A tasty way to bring good fortune.
Touts
December 10, 2013
Texas Caviar
A tasty way to bring good fortune.
Recipes
November 20, 2013
Let’s Eat
Treasured recipes—and the stories behind them—from our staff.
Food & Drink
November 16, 2013
Mole Poblano
Making this complex sauce is the most delicious meditative experience you’ll ever have.
Food & Drink
October 14, 2013
Pecan Dressing
What would the holidays be without this nutty side dish?
Food & Drink
September 23, 2013
Corny Dog
If you don’t make it to the state fair, you can batter and fry your own wieners at home.
Recipes
August 13, 2013
Dove
This is what it tastes like, when doves fry.
Food & Drink
July 15, 2013
Recipe: Chile con Queso
Let us now praise the large bowl of cheese, so simple and yet so satisfying.
Food & Drink
June 10, 2013
Cantaloupe Pie
When the pride of Pecos gets overripe, you don’t have to throw it out.
Recipes
June 9, 2013
Mexican Martini
It’s guaranteed to make your favorite urban cowgirl or cowboy happier than an armadillo diggin’ grub worms.
Food & Drink
April 10, 2013
Barbecued Crabs
They’re not actually barbecued, but one bite and you’ll forgive that.
Recipes
March 11, 2013
The Texas Sweet Onion
Good enough to eat raw. But there’s a better way.
Food & Drink
March 11, 2013
The Texas Sweet Onion
Good enough to eat raw. But there’s a better way.
Food & Drink
February 12, 2013
Migas
The breakfast antidote to whatever needs fixing.
Travel & Outdoors
January 21, 2013
The Hill Country Drive
ROUTE: Bandera to Concan (and back)DISTANCE: 125 milesNUMBER OF COUNTIES: 3WHAT TO LISTEN TO: 104.3 FM, the RanchA great drive may be about slowing down and clearing your head, but who can resist roads lined with signs warning of “Earth Slides” and “Steep Grades, Sharp Curves”? Born of massive geological
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Size Matters
Starting the day at San Antonio's annual Cowboy Breakfast.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
The Margarita Variations
On the rocks or frozen? Salt or no salt? And what tequila is best? So many questions, but these four recipes make it easy for you to shake up the best margaritas around.
Culture
January 20, 2013
The Cast of Dallas
“A limited series, with a limited future.” So wrote one Variety critic after viewing the 1978 pilot episode of Dallas, the CBS show that would become the second-longest-running dramatic series ever (only Gunsmoke lasted longer). For thirteen seasons audiences around the world were captivated by the trials and tribulations of