November 2025

Here is Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Pedernales River Chili” recipe. (pronounced Per-Den-Al-Es ). It gets its name from the river that flows past the LBJ Ranch – the famous Texas White house. President Lyndon Johnson’s family chili comes courtesy of the LBJ Library in Austin Texas. The following quote is attributed to Lyndon B. Johnson, […]

View Recipe This is a satisfying chili made with readily available ingredients. Chipotle chilis are red ripe jalapeno chilis that are roasted over a wood fire. Buy… View Recipe You will enjoy this recipe made with beef chuck, beef broth, and spices. It packs a little heat, but you can add cayenne or hot…

View Recipe This recipe has basically two parts. The sauce consists of the tomatoes, pepper, and spices. The shrimp are sauteed separately and combined with the sauce… View Recipe This Charro bean recipe is a variation is known drunken beans, or Frijoles Borrachos, because it contains beer. Regular Charro Beans are Frijoles Charros. If… View […]

Great Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes are only a click away. The cookbooks below serve as my inspiration for recipes on our web site or in my newspaper articles. Web sites and modern search engines can provide dozens or even hundreds or thousands of recipes. Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes are very popular, and reviews help pick […]

View Recipe Prepare the spice rub and apply to meat. Refrigerate covered for 3 to 12 hours. Follow instructions for “low and slow” barbecuing…. View Recipe 1. Prepare the vinaigrette dressing and allow it cool. 2. Prepare the canned and fresh ingredients. 3. Combine and refrigerate until time to serve…. View Recipe Recipe Summary: This […]