Deep-fried Turkey
A simple meal turned Thanksgiving novelty.
Street Tacos Frandiablo
Turn up the heat with these crowd-pleasing spicy shrimp tacos topped with cabbage slaw from Jeffry Angelo of Montgomery’s Hodge Podge Lodge.
Anytime Sweet Potato Bowl
Served with eggs and/or chorizo, this ode to the fall harvest season makes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Crispy Salmon With Charred Summer Veggies
Roasted red peppers, artichokes, and corn, all served over garlic labneh, elevate this nutritious warm-weather dish.
Chile Verde–Braised Pork Riblets and Fava Beans
This vibrant springtime dish, created by Mixtli’s Rico Torres, is the chef’s go-to Sunday supper all season long.
Smoked Confit Chicken Thighs
This low and slow cooking technique locks in smoky flavor and juicy, tender meat.
Huevos Rancheros Grits Casserole
Let chef John Currence show you how to tailgate at home—even though he’s pulling for the wrong SEC team.
Smoked Turkey Legs
In honor of the State Fair of Texas, here’s how to enjoy these annual treats at home.
Instant Pot Texas Pot Roast With Sweet Potatoes
Shiner, jalapeños, fish sauce, and sweet onion put a Texas stamp on this easy, comforting dish.
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.
Rio Grande Valley Arroz con Pollo
Sylvia Casares returns to her Brownsville roots with this frontera-style family dish.
Texas-Style Bowl o’ Red Beans
San Angelo–raised food writer Joe Yonan goes there with his chili in his new cookbook, Cool Beans.
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.
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Everyone seems to have different tastes for what works best in this classic dish.
Instant Pot Gumbo
Get the roux you want in a shorter amount of time by living dangerously with the “burn” notice on your appliance.
Banana Leaf Spanish Mackerel With Roasted Shallot Pico
“This recipe is from our friend Gary Ly, former chef de cuisine at Underbelly, in Houston. Not only is he a talented cook, he is a determined lover of seafood.”
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.
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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Enchiladas With Spinach
The family behind the iconic San Antonio restaurant reveals its Tex-Mex secrets.
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Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas
Orange slices make the difference in cooking this sweet, meaty taco filling.
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Vanilla Roast Duck With Pecan Cornbread Dressing
San Antonio chef Steve McHugh nods to his boyhood hunts with roast duck, the centerpiece of his “Hunting and Gathering” feast.
Tandoori Turkey in Spiced Yogurt
The turkey that’s become a Houston holiday tradition at Kiran’s is the focal point of chef Kiran Verma’s “Tandoori and Beyond” feast.
