Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks pork spare ribs (3 to 3.5 lb each), membranes removed 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt (Morton; 4 tbsp, ~60 g) or 6 tbsp Diamond Crystal 1/4 cup 16-mesh coarse black […]
Austin-Style Migas Breakfast Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips 1/4 cup neutral oil (plus 1 tsp for tortillas) 8 large eggs + 2 tbsp milk or water 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1/2 cup […]
King Ranch Chicken Casserole with Poblanos and Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 tbsp olive oil, plus spray for tortillas 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp unsalted butter […]
Classic Texas Sheet Cake with Pecan Fudge Icing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 squares (13×18-inch half sheet) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 2 cups (240 g) Granulated sugar 2 cups (400 g) Kosher salt 1/2 tsp; baking soda 1 tsp Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (113 g) + more 1/2 […]
Texas Red Chili With Ancho-Guajillo and Masa
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes 5 dried ancho chiles (about 2 oz) + 4 dried guajillo chiles (about 1.5 oz) 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 medium white onion (for puree) […]
Smoky Frijoles Charros with Bacon and Jalapeños
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried pinto beans, rinsed (about 2 cups) 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced or 8 oz Mexican chorizo 1 medium white onion, diced 2 jalapeños, diced […]
Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 4–12 hours brining) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 9 hours (with 8-hour brine) Quick Ingredients 4 cube steaks (5–6 oz each) 2 cups buttermilk, 1 egg, 2 tsp hot sauce Flour dredge: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tsp kosher […]
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Rotel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 oz spaghetti 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 to 1.25 lb cooked) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (10 oz) can diced […]
Austin-Style Breakfast Tacos with Eggs, Bacon, and Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch) 8 large eggs 2 tbsp whole milk or half-and-half 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups 1/2-inch diced russet potatoes (about 10 oz/280 g) 2 tbsp neutral oil […]
Texas Gulf Shrimp Boil with Corn and Sausage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 quarts water 1/2 cup seafood boil seasoning (Old Bay or Cajun boil), plus 2 tbsp kosher salt if needed 2 lemons, halved 1 large yellow onion, quartered; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 bay […]









