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.

Chili con Carne

Three different beans and some TVP are slow-cooked with lots of herbs and spices.

The Basics: How to Make Veggie Chili

Fast, healthy, and delicious.

Super Bowl for a Crowd

Tex-Mex-style game-day grub.

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.

Carne Asada

Build a better burrito with this main dish that can be made ahead of time.

Cheesy Enchiladas

Loaded with cheese and chile gravy.

2009 Presidential Inauguration Menu

Celebrate with food inspired by Barack Obama’s favorites.

The Basics: How to Make Grilled Chicken Fajitas

A Tex-Mex crowd-pleaser.

The CHOW Guide to Eating and Drinking in Austin, SXSW edition

From Tex-Mex to high-end, CHOW brings you the best eating and drinking locations in Austin.

10 Vegan Lunch Recipes

Main dishes and desserts to pack and go.

In Tacos Veritas

A beloved Austin, Texas, restaurant fights developers to keep its downtown location.

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack.

Summer 2009 Cookbook Gift Guide

Because cookbooks are easy to wrap and fun to give.