Chili and cool weather: match made

A cool breeze is blowin’ through Austin so break out the chili pans or plan to sample cook-off tastings. The Cookery welcomes guest blogger Jane Manaster, Austin writer and geographer, with a heads-up on chili season. Thanks, Jane!  Take some heat from Jane: Now that we can look forward to manageable weather, our culinary thoughts turn from […]

Texas Treehouse Chili

  We prepared this chili recipe indoors last weekend, but most of our little guests spent the afternoon outdoors in the treehouse. With cool January weather, our Texas Treehouse Chili warmed up the crowd and even won the approval of the native Texans in attendance.     Texas Treehouse Chili  Yield: 20 medium servings 3 pounds beef flank […]

Texas transplant dusts off chili recipe

Yes, I read the brochure. Even though I now carry a Texas license, pay taxes and adore the late Lady Bird Johnson and her wildflower center, I’ll never be a true Texan, but merely a transplant. In all good faith, I’ve been a Texas-wannabe chili cook for years. But here’s the hurdle: I’ve never served […]

Time for Change Chili

Time for Change Chili – that’s the fiery hot dish about to be served at a celebration (location to remain undisclosed) this evening. The gourmand who hailed the chili buzz plans to chase the chili with Obamatinis. If you must tempt faraway friends, please share the recipes.

Cilantro Secret

Speaking of cilantro, I’d like to share a little secret.  One of my neighbors, who makes her way around a tri-state area, takes my wish list to Trader Joe’s when she’s in TJ’s neighborhood.  Lisa, from farm or grocer to front door, I appreciate your generosity!  So what has Lisa slipped into my Trader Joe’s […]