Ninfa's spicy pickled carrots recipe

Spring in New York City can be tough. One day it will be bright and shiny weather, no jacket required. But just when you’re packing away you...

Jalapeño and cheese breakfast casserole recipe

“Will you be here for breakfast?” asked my mom. I replied that I would. “Great!” she said. “I’ll make Sue’s eggs.” Sue is a friend of my mom...

Ancho-chile shrimp quesadillas

For me, driving through Texas is therapeutic. Seeing the big sky, the wide-open spaces, the cattle, the trees, and the cacti out my window i...

Ribs with Sam Houston's barbecue sauce

“Grand Barbecue!” read the headline announcing a large gathering for Senator Sam Houston in the Texas Banner . This was back in 1847, so it’...