Tex-Mex squash casserole

I took a wrong exit on my way to the Birmingham Airport. I don’t usually mind getting lost because this can often lead to discovery. But aft...

How to make cow head barbacoa

“What do you want with a cow head?” asked the farmer selling beef at the Union Square Greenmarket. “We don’t sell cow heads here in New York...

Banana pudding ice cream

I have a confession. I’ve never had the pleasure of eating Blue Bell’s Banana Pudding ice cream. I’m not sure why. After all, I love banana ...

How to season a molcajete

At the delightful bed and breakfast, known as the Red Tree House, that I stayed at on a recent trip to Mexico City, every morning I would se...

Texas potato salad, what is it?

Is there such a thing as Texas potato salad? And if so, what is it exactly? When I asked my family how they make their potato salad, they al...