Recipes
February 23, 2017
Sopaipillas
If Proust had lived in Texas, this fried pastry would have been his madeleine.
Vittles
Authentic Texas recipes for authentic Texas food.
Recipes
December 21, 2016
Chicken and Dumplings
Thickened soup for the post-election soul.
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November 23, 2016
Tamales
Working from husk till dawn.
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October 19, 2016
Pan de Campo
“Campfire cowboy, cook this bread, Doo-dah, doo-dah . . .”
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September 16, 2016
Chiles en Nogada
Master of nun.
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September 8, 2016
Fried Catfish
Quit slinging mud at this hepcat.
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July 20, 2016
Summertime Salsa
It’s what’s for dinner. And lunch. And breakfast. And snack time.
Recipes
June 27, 2016
Fried Okra
What can I say? I’m a pod person.
Recipes
April 20, 2016
The Chilton
West Texas’s claim on this fizzy, lemony cocktail is unprovable? We’ll drink to that.
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March 23, 2016
Redfish on the Half Shell
Reel in this tasty catch any way you can.
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February 24, 2016
Bean Dip
It goes well with Fritos. And football.
Recipes
January 27, 2016
Texas Sheet Cake
What could be better than a massive slab of cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk?
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December 23, 2015
Chiles Rellenos
Party planners, pack a pepper.
Recipes
November 16, 2015
The Only Texas Chili Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Preparing the perfect peppery pot.
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October 21, 2015
Pecan Pie
Our state nut goes just fine with some cream and bourbon.
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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.
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June 16, 2015
Fried Jalapeños
They’re spicy, crunchy, and fattening. What more could a Texan want?
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May 13, 2015
Guacamole
It’s not easy being green. So make sure you start with some good avocados.
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April 16, 2015
Ramos Gin Fizz
It’s famous, it’s frothy, and it’s making a comeback.
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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.
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.
Recipes
November 7, 2014
Enchiladas
The cheese, yes. But don’t forget the chile.
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October 13, 2014
Fried Pies
Hot, flaky pockets of goodness.
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September 15, 2014
Quail
A bird in the pan . . .
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August 5, 2014
Calabacitas
Eat up, for gourd's sake!
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July 16, 2014
Puffy Tacos
Oil, masa, air bubbles, and the filling of your choice—do you really need anything else?
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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.
Libations
April 7, 2014
Michelada
Add some spice to that next pool party.
Recipes
March 4, 2014
Kolaches
You should really Czech out this recipe for the delicious pastry.
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February 11, 2014
Steak
A little care and attention can raise your ribeye to new heights.
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January 15, 2014
Seafood Gumbo
You won't roux the time you spend on this delicious stew.
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December 12, 2013
Texas Caviar
A tasty way to bring good fortune.
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November 16, 2013
Mole Poblano
Making this complex sauce is the most delicious meditative experience you’ll ever have.
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October 14, 2013
Pecan Dressing
What would the holidays be without this nutty side dish?
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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.
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July 15, 2013
Recipe: Chile con Queso
Let us now praise the large bowl of cheese, so simple and yet so satisfying.
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June 10, 2013
Cantaloupe Pie
When the pride of Pecos gets overripe, you don’t have to throw it out.
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April 10, 2013
Barbecued Crabs
They’re not actually barbecued, but one bite and you’ll forgive that.
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March 11, 2013
The Texas Sweet Onion
Good enough to eat raw. But there’s a better way.
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February 12, 2013
Migas
The breakfast antidote to whatever needs fixing.
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December 1, 2012
Pozole Rojo
We hold (the perfection of) this stew to be self-evident.
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October 31, 2012
Venison Backstrap
A recipe for when the hunters get home.
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September 30, 2012
Pecan Pralines
The creamy-crispy confection looms large in Texans’ collective taste memories.
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August 31, 2012
Frito Pie
Cheap, hearty, and eternally beloved.