Ethnic Sensations

October 2024
This healthy, balanced dish is a nod to Mediterranean “one-bowl salad meals” that don’t take long to put together and are economical, too.

November 2023
I love a great bowl of Texas Red as the weather turns chilly—one which does not contain beans or tomato, and is spiced just right.

November 2022
This recipe has the best qualities of a Texas chili—lots of smoked brisket but also a small amount of creamy pinto beans for textural interest.

January 2018
Somewhere between Mexican Chilaquiles and a modern Southwestern-style lasagna, this satisfyingly cheesy casserole with a barely discernible “kick” is comfort food at its best.

September 2017
This summer salad showcases the flavors of that seriously addictive dish, Mexican Street Corn (aka Elote).

December 2016
This decadent side will steal center stage on any holiday table. An homage to the classic French dish, Gratin Dauphinois (Potatoes au Gratin)...

October 2013
What separates an addictive plate of grits from slop-on-a plate is the quality of the grits, and, the add-ons, such as butter (lots of butter), heavy cream, milk, cheese, shrimp, ham, bacon, pulled pork, sausage, and red-eye gravy.

March 2011
This spicy, stick –to –your-ribs iconic bowl of red has morphed into countless of regional variations since then, adding beans, bison, turkey, chicken, tomatoes, garlic, coffee, cinnamon, allspice and dark beer to the simmering cauldron.

December 2010
With all the cooking, entertaining and celebrating going on in December, creating tasty, economical, and healthy appetizers can be a challenge.