Texas Caviar

An alternative to salsa, with black-eyed peas, bell peppers, roasted corn, and pickled jalapeños. (By Amy Wisniewski)

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)

Long Island Iced Tea

A potent blend of just about everything. (By Rob Chirico)

Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile

Melt-in-your-mouth meat. (By Richard Haake, Robert Mondavi)

The classic chili spice mix is also good as a meat rub. (By Aliza Green)

An easy way to add flavor to smoked or grilled meat. (By Ray Lampe)

Trim off the tough flap of meat connected to the bones to prep the ribs St. Louis-style. (By Jamie Purviance)

Rich with sour cream and cottage cheese, this molded kugel makes for a show-stopping presentation. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

Traditional Mexican black beans stewed with chorizo and epazote. (By Aliza Green)

Sausage Ranchera (By mgwerks )

Sangria Texas Style (By Cookin4Friends )

Scargod’s Texas Family Meatloaf (By Scargod )

South Texas style Polska Kiabasa and Cabbage (By SAguy )

Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake (By Louisiana Lady )

Spicy Southwestern Black Bean Salsa (By sdodd )