Ok, so I’ve never strayed from the east coast and I’m doing a blog on regional American food. Just from browsing online it’s obvious that there’s a huge Mexican influence on the food in Texas. But I’ve always assumed that Texas had a strong southern/soul food type influence as well. So I guess I’m just confused when it comes to traditional Texan fare. Can any Texans out there clear up my confusion and explain Texan food to me? And possibly give me some dishes as examples.
BEEF,and well beef..

March 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 am
BEEF,and well beef..
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my kit
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:25 am
"beans beans and more beans" if ur form TX u kno wat i mean basically u can add an "er" to each of those beans nah mean
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March 22nd, 2010 at 7:13 am
BBQ Ribs. They are yummy. I am going to get some now with some pho ga.
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March 22nd, 2010 at 7:36 am
BBQ brisket is the traditional celebration food, along with BBQ chicken and sausage. Mexican food is also widely available, from the traditional to the "tex mex"taco bell fare, also real fajitas, grilled beef skirt steak,. there is a big Louisiana influence, in the shape of boiled crawfish, fried okra, and boudin links.
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March 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 am
The Mansion’s East Texas Onion Pudding
Recipe By : http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/recipes/9102.html
Texas Gumbo, basic w/variations
Recipe By : Who Knows
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 large onion — minced
2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 cups tomates (canned are fine)
1 green pepper — chopped
1 cup okra, fresh or frozen — sliced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups whole kernel corn (hominy is used by some)
1 cup or so cooked rice
1 can chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 can beef broth
1 can chopped chilies
Cook the minced onion in bacon fat until yellow and transparent. Add
the tomatoes, green peppers, okra and seasonings and simmer together
until tender (about 20 mins). Add a little more water if too thick.
Add the corn and cook 8-10 mins. Serve over fluffy boiled rice. This
is a classic of Texas cooking. Please! feel free to add or take from
the basics-everyone does. Somethings that have been added:Rotel
tomatoes, pecan pieces at the end, herb dressing, carrots and even
sour cream.
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Texas Strip Dumplings
Recipe By : Edith Hughes
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup oil
boiling chicken broth
Mix flour, salt, and soda. Stir in buttermilk and oil. Roll dough out on
floured board, cut into strips and drop into boiling chicken broth that has
had about a drop of yellow food coloring added to it, along with a
tablespoon of buttermilk. Cover and boil 12-14 minutes. (The food
coloring makes the broth look rich.)
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Texas-Style Beef Fajitas
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meat Picnic & Barbeque
Tex-mex
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 pound skirt steak — or flank steak
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
8 flour tortillas — warmed
salsa
Place the meat in a shallow glass or non-reactive dish. Combine the wine, water and worcestershire sauce; pour over the steak. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning the meat occasionally. Drain steak, reserving marinade. Pat the steak dry with paper towelling. Grill directly over hot coals for 8 – 10 minutes, turning once after 4 minutes. Baste occasionally with the marinade.To serve, slice the meat very thinly across the grain. Serve in warmed tortillas with salsa.
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March 22nd, 2010 at 8:44 am
chicken fried steak. forget everything else. of course that includes a ton of white gravy over the steak. and beer. lots of beer.
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