Tex-Mex

Chili con carne with beans

I have a problem with chili. For me, this recipe provokes a culinary identity crisis and proves I’m not a very good Texan after all. Texans, who will jump…

Cornbread

Cornbread

Cornbread (Pane di Mais) 1 1/2 cups (210 g) flour 1 cup (150 g) yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda…

Black Bean Walnut Burgers

Black Bean Walnut Burgers

As I’ve mentioned here before, I have a vast experience in unsuccessful veggie burger experiments. You see, I love a good veggie burger, but they…

Pistachio Guacamole

Pistachio Guacamole

Hello again pistachio-lovers! The first part of my contest in collaboration with American Pistachios has come to a close and I’d like to thank…

Hot Pepper Poppers

Hot Pepper Poppers

  Be careful with these… They are very powerful and highly addictive little bullets of pure pleasure. The prep is a bit time-consuming, so I recommend enlisting the…

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

Here is the perfect excuse for to try out my faux corn tortilla recipe from last week. Fish tacos are a healthy, quick and flavorful meal, ideal…

Faux Corn Tortillas

Faux Corn Tortillas

Howdy! I’m back from two delightful weeks in Texas where I relaxed, ate, cooked, and attended the beautiful ranch wedding of a good friend of…

Guacamole

Guacamole

Growing up in Texas there is no way to avoid guacamole. At every dinner party, barbecue, funeral reception, baptismal lunch or pool party, you will…

Texas Chili Burgers

Texas Chili Burgers

I’ve had a lot of requests for this recipe since I posted the picture from Texas a few weeks ago. The secret to a…