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 […]
Cinnamon Sugar Sopapillas with Honey
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 18 sopapillas (about 6 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 30 minutes rest) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 tbsp granulated sugar 3 tbsp unsalted butter or shortening, room […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Holiday Pork Tamales with Red or Tomatillo Sauce
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 […]









