Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

This sauce is not too sweet and has an intense chocolate flavor. (By Kate Ramos)

Slushy Blended Margarita

Our take on the slushy cousin of the famous tequila tail is tasty enough to be given the key to Margaritaville. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Drunken Watermelon Pops

Raspberry liqueur and vanilla tweak a summer party staple. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Guacamole

Once you’ve made this version, you’ll never buy it from the store again. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Lox Flatbread

A Jewish American breakfast classic becomes an addictive appetizer. (By Adela Jung)

Chili con Carne

Also called “bowl of red” by Texans, this stew of meat, onions, and tomatoes has a Spanish name but originated in the Lone Star State. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Braised White Beans with Chard

Hearty winter fare that’s healthy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cinnamon-Sugar Chips

Lightly fried flour tortilla chips sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. (By Kate Ramos)

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips

An adult take on the childhood staple, this sundae combines caramel ice cream with a bittersweet chocolate sauce and crispy cinnamon-sugar chips. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Tortilla Chips

Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos. (By Kate Ramos)

Chorizo and Olive Flatbread

Crisp bread topped with tomatoes, onions, and a touch of harissa. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

The Tex-Mex take on salsa is thicker than its Mexican counterpart and best over enchiladas. (By Adela Jung)