Recipes
Cook like a Texan with this ever-growing collection of drinks and dishes.
Grilled Picanha
This cut of beef is beloved in Brazil, but the best way to cook it is a bit unconventional.
Dirty Ranch Water
A summer-friendly cocktail that’s truly the best parts of a dirty martini and a ranch water.
Breakfast-Taco Nachos
Skip the morning taco run and fire up the oven for a combination so genius it’s sure to be a new family staple.
Texas Twisters, or Hot Link–Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Inspired by Texas hot links, this meat-stuffed, bacon-wrapped pepper cooks beautifully on the grill.
Masa Biscuits
Use these as bases for killer breakfast sandwiches or as a simple side dish.
Dr Pepper–Glazed Lamb Shoulder
A classic Easter entrée made extremely Texan.
Tortilla Soup
You can add as many toppings as you want, but the key to a great tortilla soup is making the chicken-broth base.
Broiled Spicy Bacon Oysters
Oysters are easier to shuck and prepare than you might think. And this recipe adds zing with jalapeño and smoky bacon.
Apple-Pecan Cobbler
The secret to this classic dessert? Put the fruit on top of the batter.
Michelada Steak
You can have your steak and drink it, too.
Beef Taco Salad
Bring back the nineties with this nostalgic, easy-to-make classic.
Stovetop Hatch Chile Queso Mac and Cheese
Make mac and cheese more hot-weather friendly with summery Hatch chiles cooked right on the stove.
Spicy Cantaloupe Sangria
Taking the “spicy sauvy B” trend to the next level, this make-ahead drink features cilantro and cantaloupe to make it extra summery.
Almost-No-Bake Margarita Pie
Perfect for a summer party, this recipe requires very little actual baking, and its tart, creamy filling will cool you down.
Broccoli Pasta Salad
Bring a big batch of this cold, sweet, and tangy side to a picnic.
Make-Ahead Cornbread Brunch Casserole
Break out the Ro-Tel and ham, and you won’t have to bother leaving the house on a weekend morning.
‘Lonesome Dove’–Inspired Sourdough Biscuits
Embrace your inner cowboy with these biscuits that can be made in an oven or over a campfire.
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Enchiladas Suizas
Invented in Mexico City and enjoyed on both sides of the border, creamy, cheesy enchiladas suizas are a crowd-pleaser.
Pea Salad
The traditional mixture of peas, cheese, and bacon is greatly improved with fresh or thawed, frozen peas, making a perfect side for barbecue or a picnic.
Banana Salted Caramel Texas Sheet Cake
This twist on the classic party recipe is just as sweet, with bananas, salted caramel, and cream cheese glaze tying it all together.
King Ranch Casserole Beans
Looking to incorporate more beans into your diet? Start with this creamy, filling dish that’s a play on the Texas classic.
Texpresso Martini
By adding pecan flavor and swapping vodka for mezcal, we gave the caffeinated cocktail even more of a kick.
Black Bean Soup
Comforting, easy, and quick, this recipe is endlessly customizable, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or when you have holiday season fatigue.
Convenience West’s Carrot Dip Dip
We said farewell to the Marfa barbecue joint, but we couldn’t part without knowing the secret to its famous vegetarian side.
Frito Pie Chili Mac
Combine two classic chili-based dishes? Yes, we did that.
Jalapeño-Popper Nachos
Finger food meets the champion of grilled appetizers in this Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s as comforting as a chilly fall Sunday.
Texas Cobb Salad
Make the classic Californian salad a bit more Texan with fried chicken and buttermilk ranch dressing.
Watermelon Habanero Salsa
The sweet and hot condiment takes only a few minutes to make and goes perfectly on tacos, tortilla chips, and hot dogs.
Mango Margarita
Three types of fresh citrus juice add tang to sweet mango in this frozen cocktail.
Ranch Water
This mix of lime, tequila, and Topo Chico couldn’t be simpler.
Peach Pudding
Like banana pudding . . . only more summery.
Mimsy’s Crunk Slaw
Mimsy’s Craft Barbecue has upped its coleslaw game by adding fried onion strings for a satisfying crunch and Carolina barbecue sauce for tang.
Cowboy Cookies
Made famous by Laura Bush, these fortifying sweet treats are filled with everything but the kitchen sink.
Enchilada Meat Loaf
The classic American dish gets a Tex-Mex makeover covered in chili gravy and cheese, taking comfort food to another level.
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.
Pitcher Diablos
Serving a batch of this twist on a classic cocktail with caramelly aged rum and fruity crème de cassis is sure to get the party started.
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.
Pecan Pie Bars
Tiffany Chen of cookie-delivery business Tiff’s Treats offers a dessert that brings together cookies and pie so you don’t have to choose.
Battle of the Alamo Cocktail
This alcoholic homage to Texas history and San Antonio’s great landmark features a cheeky ingredient—gunpowder tea.
French Toast Casserole
This brunch recipe from country singer Miranda Lambert's cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?, is an easy, homey recipe that you can prepare the night before.
Butterflied Bimini Chicken Drumsticks
When making wings is too expensive, hack your way to flavorful party food by using a cheaper cut of bone-in chicken.
Pumpkin Roll
Getting a little tired of pie? Switch it up with this classic dessert that still incorporates the holiday favorite filling of pumpkin and spices.
Calabaza con Pollo Nachos
This recipe is definitely not ballpark fare—these nachos are wholesome, filling, and warming with chicken, a squash gravy, and roasted squash seeds.
Warm Persimmon Salad
Try the juicy fall produce in this elevated appetizer.
Deep-fried Turkey
A simple meal turned Thanksgiving novelty.