Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 tamales (12 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder 1 large onion, 9 garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp kosher salt 10 dried guajillo + 4 dried ancho […]
Texas-Style Brisket Loaded Baked Potato
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 loaded potatoes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 70 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes (10–12 oz each) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste 12 oz cooked smoked brisket, chopped 2 tbsp beef broth or […]
Texas Caviar with Tangy Chile-Lime Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 cups (10 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (thawed if frozen, drained if canned) 1 large red bell pepper, […]
Menudo Rojo with Tripe and Hominy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef honeycomb tripe, cleaned 1.5 lb beef feet (or beef shank/marrow bones) 1 large white onion, divided 14 cloves garlic, divided 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 2 […]
German-Texan Warm Potato Salad with Bacon and Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered 1 tbsp kosher salt for boiling water 8 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced […]
Central Texas Smoked Turkey Breast with Pickles and Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 12 hours dry brine) Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (plus dry brine) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (3.5 to 4.5 lb) 1.5 tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1 tbsp Morton kosher salt) 1.5 tbsp coarse […]
Barbacoa Beef Tacos with Ancho and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 16 tacos) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef cheeks or beef chuck roast, cut into 2–3 inch chunks 2.5 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp black pepper 1.5 tbsp neutral oil 6 […]
Fruit and Cream Cheese Kolaches with Streusel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 kolaches (12 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes (active) Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes rises) Quick Ingredients Dough: 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk; 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) yeast; 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar; 2 large eggs; 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted […]
Houston-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Over Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (180 ml) neutral oil 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour 1 lb (450 g) andouille sausage, sliced 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 medium yellow […]
Ninfa’s-Style Tacos al Carbón with Skirt Steak
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 tacos (serves 4) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes 45 minutes marinating and 5 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb outside skirt steak, trimmed 1/4 cup fresh lime juice + 1 tsp zest 1.5 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp neutral […]









