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Blackened Red Snapper Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Blackened Red Snapper Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb red snapper fillets, skinless 2 tsp smoked paprika + 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt 1/2 tsp each black pepper, cayenne, dried oregano, dried […]

Drunken Pinto Beans with Bacon and Beer

Drunken Pinto Beans with Bacon and Beer

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours soaking) Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked 8–12 hours and drained 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced 1 medium white onion, diced 2 jalapeños, diced (seeded if […]

Tamale Dressing Casserole with Chili Gravy and Cheddar

Tamale Dressing Casserole with Chili Gravy and Cheddar

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 medium pork tamales (28 to 32 oz total), husks removed, chopped 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar (12 oz), divided 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 4 green onions, thinly sliced […]

Jalapeño-Sage Cornbread Dressing with Turkey Drippings

Jalapeño-Sage Cornbread Dressing with Turkey Drippings

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 to 10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups crumbled day-old skillet cornbread (about 20 oz; from a 10-inch skillet) 5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (3 tbsp sauté, 1 tbsp pan, 1 tbsp finish) 1 large yellow […]

Carne Picada con Papas Tacos or Rice Bowls

Carne Picada con Papas Tacos or Rice Bowls

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil (corn, avocado, or canola) 1.25 lb (570 g) carne picada or finely chopped beef chuck 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 medium white onion, small […]

Old-Fashioned Vanilla Churn Ice Cream

Old-Fashioned Vanilla Churn Ice Cream

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 1.25 quarts) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 9 hours Quick Ingredients 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) whole milk 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 6 large egg yolks 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 […]

West Texas Discada: Cowboy Mixed-Meat Stir-Fry Tacos

West Texas Discada: Cowboy Mixed-Meat Stir-Fry Tacos

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz thick-cut bacon, diced 10 oz fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed) 1 lb beef sirloin or flap/skirt steak, 1/2-inch pieces 8 oz smoked ham steak, 1/2-inch dice 6 hot dogs (about 12 oz), […]

Texas Gulf Shrimp Boil with Corn and Sausage

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 […]

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Rotel

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 […]

Smoky Frijoles Charros with Bacon and Jalapeños

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 […]