Smoked and Fried Chicken Wings with Curry Lime Sauce
I can’t stop eating this sauce from Feges BBQ, which tastes good on everything from chicken to noodles.
Pickled “Pimento” Cheese
San Antonio chef Steve McHugh shares his "Cured" take on the Southern classic, which swaps peppers for pickles. Adapted from Cured by Steve McHugh & Paula Forbes, copyright © 2024.
Butterflied Bimini Chicken Drumsticks
When making wings is too expensive, hack your way to flavorful party food by using a cheaper cut of bone-in chicken.
Calabaza con Pollo Nachos
This recipe is definitely not ballpark fare—these nachos are wholesome, filling, and warming with chicken, a squash gravy, and roasted squash seeds.
Lao Beef Skewers
This dish is a customer favorite at Bob Somsith’s Austin food truck, SXSE Food Co.
Kerabu Cucumber Salad
The water-dense fruit (yes, cucumber is a fruit) serves as a great base for a cooling salad that kicks it up a notch with a spicy dressing.
Queso Fundido Con Hongos
Texas chefs are putting a fresh spin on the dish, which often comes loaded with toppings—or even lit on fire.
Smoked-Jalapeño Garden Salsa
The beloved Austin ’cue truck’s chunky, tangy salsa is simple to make at home—with or without a smoker in your backyard.
Kimchi Queso
Eric Silverstein’s dishes from his Austin restaurant are the fun we need right now.
Mangonada Chicken Wings
This easy-to-make recipe combines two of our favorite snacks into one heavenly tailgate or party dish.
Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
As always, bacon makes everything better, even this classic go-to for parties and cookouts.
Instant Pot Queso With Beef
Put those different settings to work to make a smooth, flavorful bowl of the unofficial comfort (and party!) food of Texas.
Oysters on the Half Shell With Asian Mignonette
Chef Denise Shavandy kicks off her “East Meets West” feast on an exotic note with this appetizer.
Summertime Salsa
Best before, during, and after every meal.
Bean Dip
A super-duper scooper.
Texas Caviar
A tasty get-rich-quick scheme.
Matt Martinez’s Chile con Queso
A Texan’s sixth food group.
Chili Onion Rings
The perfect circle.