Soft. Supple. Ever so slightly smoky. And frugal thanks to grandma’s trick of saving the fat from breakfast bacon. One taste and you’ll understand our obsession.
About Lisa Fain
Lisa Fain is a Texas expat living in New York and the Texas expert—and certified barbecue judge—behind the popular blog, Homesick Texan. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Saveur, Bon Appetit, and Serious Eats. Fain can tell you where to find the best Tex-Mex in New York, how to get your favorite Texas ingredients far from home, and how to fix your chili (sans beans).@homesicktexan
Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
This grown-up mac-and-cheese gets some gusto with its mild heat from chiles and its smattering of—are you sitting?!—crushed tortilla chips in place of bread crumbs.
Spicy Baked Chicken Wings
Baked chicken wings? As in, chicken wings without the butter, deep-frying, or grease-splattered stovetop? Count us in.
Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Cookbook author Lisa Fain divulges a culinary legacy, one which she inherited from her father, who acquired it from his mother, who in turn learned it from her mother.
Choriqueso
Choriqueso = chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage) + queso (Spanish for cheese) melted into a puddle in a skillet. Perfect for dipping.
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Shredded beef. Gooey cheese. Mild sauce. Just 20 minutes in the oven. And compliments all around. Thanks, Homesick Texan.