Spicy steak fries are a great addition to any red meat meal—or as a standalone appetizer. For this recipe, we use avocado oil, but butter can be substituted for a creamier taste. This recipe is a quick and easy side dish with a little extra kick. The spiciness can be easily controlled by the amount of red pepper used.
Read MoreA good Pico de Gallo is hard to beat and is a versatile dish as a standalone appetizer or a garnish for eggs and other dishes. We named this one “Weekend Pico de Gallo” because you can make it on a Friday afternoon and enjoy it all weekend. This base ingredient for this recipes is two roma tomatoes in the ratio below to the other ingredients.
Read MoreOne of my favorite restaurants in Dallas (Hudson House) serves a spiced pickle as an appetizer along with the main dish. We attempted to recreate the recipe using four different types of seasonings — Cayenne, Cajun, Old Bay, and Paprika. Old Bay was the clear winner. Ideally, serve the half-pickle slices cold and garnish with chives and red chili flakes.
Read MoreGood chicken wings are hard to beat as a sports watching appetizer or meal. In creating this recipe, I was looking for crispy wings without deep frying or battering the wings. Both taste great, but I was aiming for something reasonably healthier and more paleo. “Game-Winner Chicken Wings” is my best approach to crispy, spicy, and somewhat healthy chicken wings.
Read MoreGuacamole is serious business in Texas. So if you are going to call your recipe “The World’s Best Guacamole” you need to deliver. In 2024, we tested numerous guacamole recipes to land on this one. Being Texas, this recipe includes jalapeno but it is still pretty good without it. This recipe is inspired by and uses products from Lane’s BBQ.
Read MoreThis dish is an absolute fan favorite with our family, friends, and even employees. It is the most requested dish in my arsenal. Pimento cheese spread will keep for quite a while in the refrigerator after the initial serving. To give the dish a bit more Texas flare, we include jalapeno and cilantro.
Read MoreThese pickles have been a hit with guests and family at various house parties we have hosted. They are good as a standalone snack or as part of a charcuterie board — and are very easy to make, hence the name “simple overnight pickles”.
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