Vittles

Authentic Texas recipes for authentic Texas food.

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February 23, 2017

Sopaipillas

If Proust had lived in Texas, this fried pastry would have been his madeleine.

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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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January 27, 2016

Texas Sheet Cake

What could be better than a massive slab of cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk?

Food & Drink|
October 21, 2015

Pecan Pie

Our state nut goes just fine with some cream and bourbon.

Food & Drink|
May 13, 2015

Guacamole

It’s not easy being green. So make sure you start with some good avocados.

Food & Drink|
March 13, 2015

Crawfish

Out of the mud and into Houston’s melting pot. 

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February 10, 2015

Chicken-Fried Steak

These days, a good one is rarer than hen’s teeth—but a whole lot tastier.

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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.

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November 7, 2014

Enchiladas

The cheese, yes. But don’t forget the chile.

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September 15, 2014

Quail

A bird in the pan . . .

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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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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|
November 16, 2013

Mole Poblano

Making this complex sauce is the most delicious meditative experience you’ll ever have.

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.

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August 13, 2013

Dove

This is what it tastes like, when doves fry.

Food & Drink|
February 12, 2013

Migas

The breakfast antidote to whatever needs fixing.

Food & Drink|
September 30, 2012

Pecan Pralines

The creamy-crispy confection looms large in Texans’ collective taste memories.

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