Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 wedges Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil (for the skillet) 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp […]
Texas Pecan Pie with Flaky Crust and Vanilla Ice Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes 1 hour dough chilling and 2 hours cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust, chilled (homemade or store-bought) 2 cups (220 g) pecan halves, toasted and divided 3 large […]
Tex-Mex Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 enchiladas (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 10 oz sharp cheddar, shredded 4 oz American cheese, diced or torn 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, plus more for optional filling 3/4 cup neutral oil (divided: […]
Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Kolaches (Klobásník)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 kolaches Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast 1 tsp fine salt 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F 2 large […]
South Texas Carne Guisada with Silky Brown Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp neutral oil […]
Ancho Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 dried ancho chiles (about 1 oz / 28 g total) 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp neutral oil (for sautéing) 6 […]
Central Texas Smoked Pork Spare Ribs with S&P Rub
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 […]
Classic Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9×13-inch pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 28 to 32 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 5 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided […]
Homemade Lard Flour Tortillas for Taco Night
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 tortillas (8-inch) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes rest) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 65 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 tsp baking powder (optional, for extra tenderness) 1/3 cup (70 g) lard 1 cup (240 ml) hot […]
Texas-Style Chopped Brisket Sandwich with Mop Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 lb beef brisket point, trimmed to a 1/4-inch fat cap 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp coarse black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder 1.5 cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 […]









