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Issue #121

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Crawfish Boil
The crawfish boil is a Gulf Coast tradition of Cajun origin.
Cowboy Rib Eye
This recipe for mesquite-grilled steak with onions rings comes from Dallas chef Stephan Pyles.
Cowboy Cookies
These treats are from a beloved recipe of the former first lady Laura Bush.
Cabbage and Radish Slaw
This fresh, tangy slaw goes well with Northern-Mexico style enchiladas.
Barbecue Rub
Spice rubs like this one are essential to Texas-style barbecued beef brisket.
Wine-Simmered Collard Greens
These collard greens are simmered in chicken broth and gewürztraminer, a slightly sweet white wine, to deepen their flavor.
Tomato Salsa
This recipe was based on one by John Cunningham, who first published his recipe in a local cookbook to raise money for an Austin-based charity called Colin's Hope.
Texas Caviar
The legendary Texas cook Helen Corbitt invented this simple, delicious black-eyed pea salad in Austin in 1940.
Sautéed Chinese Broccoli
At the Houston restaurant Reef, Chinese broccoli, brightened with ginger and chiles, is served alongside redfish.
Sartin’s “Barbecued” Crabs
The cooks at this popular restaurant in southeastern Texas dust their crabs with their famed Cajun-style seasoning and deep-fry them.
Redfish on the Half Shell
The “half shell” in this classic Texas dish is actually the scales-on skin of the fileted fish.
Pecan Pie
For this pecan pie, using fresh nuts makes a difference.
Mexican Seafood Cocktail
This dish goes perfectly with fried tortilla chips and cold beer.
Cottage Cheese Kolache Filling
We love this sweet, creamy filling for our Texas kolaches recipe.
Heaven and Hell Cake
Dallas chef Stephan Pyles's rich, multilayered dessert of angel food and devil's food cake, peanut butter mousse, and milk chocolate ganache is out of this world!