Smoked and Fried Chicken Wings with Curry Lime Sauce
I can’t stop eating this sauce from Feges BBQ, which tastes good on everything from chicken to noodles.
Pickled “Pimento” Cheese
San Antonio chef Steve McHugh shares his "Cured" take on the Southern classic, which swaps peppers for pickles. Adapted from Cured by Steve McHugh & Paula Forbes, copyright © 2024.
Brisket Salad
Even though it sounds like an oxymoron, this dish brings together the best of both worlds: meaty, smoked Texas brisket and herby green salad.
Warm Persimmon Salad
Try the juicy fall produce in this elevated appetizer.
Lao Beef Skewers
This dish is a customer favorite at Bob Somsith’s Austin food truck, SXSE Food Co.
Smoked Cabbage Steaks
Thickly sliced cabbage, coated in olive oil and imbued with oaky smoke, makes for a worthy main course or the best side dish at the table.
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!
Instant Pot Queso Mac and Cheese
Yes, this is as good as it sounds. The secret, Tex-ifying ingredient? Spicy sausage!
Smoked Mac and Cheese
How to get a Muenster-Parmesan crust with a nice, smoky flavor.
Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad
The award-winning restaurant in Buffalo Gap offers up a salad strong enough to withstand the Texas summer heat.
Instant Pot Tex-Mex Rice (Plus: Refried Beans From a Can!)
Re-create some Tex-Mex restaurant magic in your kitchen.
White Pan Bread
From David Norman of Easy Tiger.
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce With Three Texas Twists
No matter which version you choose—margarita, chipotle, or grapefruit—it’s delightfully easy to make.
Pimento Mac and Cheese
The quickest of comfort foods is the perfect dish for chillier weather.
Instant Pot Okra and Tomatoes
Just four minutes of pressure-cooking brings out the flavor of these summer-ripe vegetables.
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.
Minted Zucchini Bulgur Pilaf
Crumbled goat-milk feta adds a nice final touch to this side dish in chef Denise Shavandy’s “East Meets West” feast.
Causa With Crabmeat Filling
This seafood side dish is a colorful component of chef Maribel Rivero’s “Peruvian Party” feast.
Jasmine Rice With Ripe Plantains
Grains get the tropical treatment in this side dish from chef Maribel Rivero’s “Peruvian Party” feast.
Cranberry Chutney
Chef Kiran Verma serves up her own version of cranberry sauce as part of her “Tandoori and Beyond” feast.
Moroccan Slaw
In chef Stephen Rogers’s “Mediterranean Medley” feast, a pomegranate dressing brings this side dish together.
Grapefruit and Chile Pequin Jelly
In chef Steve McHugh’s “Hunting and Gathering” feast, the roast duck gets a Texas touch with this unexpected accompaniment.
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
Rio Star grapefruit shines in this simple yet bright side dish in chef Steve McHugh’s “Hunting and Gathering” feast.
Basmati Rice Pulao With Apricots and Toasted Cashews
Fruits and nuts add seasonal crunch to the grain side dish in chef Kiran Verma’s “Tandoori and Beyond” feast.
Pan de Campo
A durable, portable flatbread borne of scarce provisions.
Summertime Salsa
Best before, during, and after every meal.
Texas-Style Potato Salad
Mixing the right amount of mustard and mayo.
Bean Dip
A super-duper scooper.
Cornbread
It’s a-maize-ing.
Texas Caviar
A tasty get-rich-quick scheme.
Pecan Dressing
You are welcome to stuff it.
Chili Onion Rings
The perfect circle.
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
For a winter night’s meal, making a pot of roasted acorn squash soup will warm your kitchen and your bones.