For the Love of Cheese
January 27, 2023My niece, Emily Williams, and I started Texicureans because of our mutual love of the foods and cultures that make Texas like no other. During the last three years we have joined friends in many Texas home kitchens and ventured to their culinary cultural destination counter parts. We learned how… Read more
Chipotle Lamb Chops
January 18, 2023John Nance “Cactus Jack” Garner is another Texan that made it to the White House. Starting his political career as a county judge, he then moved to State politics to serve in the House of Representatives during the session Texas was choosing its state flower. He fought for the prickly… Read more
Lady Bird Johnson’s Lemon Pound Cake
January 12, 2023This month we are celebrating Texans who made it to the White House. Lady Bird Johnson, Texan, and wife of the 36th President of the United States served this yummy lemon pound cake at her daughter Luci’s wedding in 1966. She probably baked it in a bundt pan, but we took… Read more
Cooking with Presidents: A small-town Texas chef’s rise and journey to the next chapter
December 22, 2022It’s tough to find a more place-based culture than Texas. Evidence of that can be found in the comradery akin to family when you meet another Texan in a different state or especially abroad. Simply put, a fellow Texan can make you feel home. It’s no surprise that when President… Read more
Jalapeño Pie
December 14, 2022Jalapeno Pie Tasty, Quick, Appetizer Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 minsCook Time 45 mins Course Appetizer Servings 10 Ingredients 2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced into slivers2 Cloves garlic, chopped6 eggs, beaten until frothy Instructions Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Oil the bottom and sides of a pie pan.Place cheese in pan.… Read more
Notes of The Nutcracker
November 26, 2022For a recipe to work, the ingredients must complement each other and stick to a formula. Afterall, there are rules for how to make the dough rise and how to get a smooth sauce. But you and I both know the best recipes do not stick to the formula. The… Read more
Dark Chocolate Pecan Patties
November 23, 2022Texas pecans are supremely the very best! Add dark chocolate, and you have a healthy, satisfying treat. I like to buy at least 60% dark chocolate chips for that rich strong element. Buying your pecans at the grocery store is ok, but if you can purchase from a local… Read more
The Three Ps: Pumpkin Pecan Pie
November 16, 2022This is where the creaminess of pumpkin filling meets the crunchy sweetness of pecans in one dreamy slice. I actually tell you how to prepare a fresh sugar pumpkin – those small couple-pound pumpkins sold specifically for this purpose. The freshness of roasted pumpkin pulp can’t be beat. You can… Read more
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
November 10, 2022Thanksgiving is a time for tradition. We all have our fave dishes! What if you could take one of the expected dishes and turn it into an unexpected burst of flavor? That’s exactly what Roasted Sweet potatoes and Cranberries accomplishes. Once roasted, the cranberries release their juices in little pockets… Read more