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Central Texas Dino Beef Short Ribs with Post Oak Smoke

Central Texas Dino Beef Short Ribs with Post Oak Smoke

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours Total Time: 9 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 rack (3-bone) beef plate short ribs, about 7 lb 2 tbsp coarse kosher salt 2 tbsp 16-mesh coarse black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil (or water) as binder Optional spritz: 1 […]

Citrus-Garlic Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

Citrus-Garlic Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8–10 fajitas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 bell peppers (red/yellow), 1 large yellow onion 10 flour tortillas (6-inch) 2 limes (juice), 1 orange (juice), zest of […]

Calabacitas con Elote with Roasted Poblano and Crema

Calabacitas con Elote with Roasted Poblano and Crema

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large poblano pepper 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch half-moons 1 medium yellow squash (about 8 oz), cut into 1/2-inch half-moons 2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears or 12 […]

San Antonio Bean Burger with Fritos and Cheddar

San Antonio Bean Burger with Fritos and Cheddar

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb 80/20 ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper 3/4 cup canned refried beans + 2 tbsp water 1/4 tsp ground cumin + pinch chili powder 4 oz sharp […]

Crispy Jalapeño Hushpuppies with Honey Butter or Remoulade

Crispy Jalapeño Hushpuppies with Honey Butter or Remoulade

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 hushpuppies (6 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (150 g) yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 […]

South Texas Asado de Puerco Tacos

South Texas Asado de Puerco Tacos

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 tacos) Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes chile soaking) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut in 1.5-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt + more to taste, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp lard […]

Chicken Pozole Verde with Hominy and Tomatillo

Chicken Pozole Verde with Hominy and Tomatillo

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 white onion (quartered), 6 garlic cloves (smashed), 2 bay leaves 3 tsp kosher salt, divided (plus more to […]

Dr Pepper Chocolate Snack Cake with Fudge Frosting and Pecans

Dr Pepper Chocolate Snack Cake with Fudge Frosting and Pecans

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 15 servings (9×13-inch pan, cut into 3×5 squares) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 2 cups (240 g) Granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups (300 g) Light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup (50 g), plus […]

Extra-Thick Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Extra-Thick Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices Texas toast (1-inch-thick) or thick Pullman loaf 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened 3 large garlic cloves, finely grated or minced 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, […]

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Rajas

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Rajas

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large poblano peppers 1 teaspoon neutral oil 8 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed) 1/4 small white onion, thinly sliced 1 small garlic clove, minced 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese, coarsely shredded 8 […]