The Tex-Mex Table: 60 Knockout Recipes from the Lone Star State

by Mandi Hickman

Overview

From Feasts to Fiestas Enjoy Delicious Meals with Down-South Flavor

Living in Austin, Texas, taught Mandi Hickman, food blogger and creator of Dash of Mandi, all about the drool-worthy marriage of hearty Texan staples and zesty Mexican classics. With these 60 effortless meals, Mandi brings all of those smoky, citrusy, salty and sweet flavors to your dinner table no matter what state or region you live in! This killer collection of recipes showcases the best secrets for authentic Texas BBQ, shares vibrant plates from the coasts of Mexico and helps you bring both of those mouthwatering cuisines together in an array of unique and creative dishes. Whether you’re missing Southern comforts or need to spice up your dinner rotation, you’ll love recipes like:

Chopped Brisket Tacos
Pimento Cheese Quesadillas
Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
Smoked Peach Barbecue Wings
Pellet Grill Pulled Pork
Texas Chili
Barbacoa Burrito Bowls
Flank Steak with Jalapeño Pesto
Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts
Cowboy Caviar
Mexican Martinis
Bourbon Sangria

Mandi is the queen of no-fuss cooking, so you’ll find meals that come together fast, along with tons of easy one-pot dinners that help you cut down on dishes. With this inspired collection, you’ll be heating up your tortillas, firing up the grill, cracking a beer (or shaking a margarita!) and enjoying the very best of Tex-Mex cooking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645673880
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2022
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,055,906
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Mandi Hickman is the creator of Dash of Mandi, a food blog that shares delicious and healthy meals for the busy home cook. Her recipes have been featured on feedfeed. Mandi lives in Austin, Texas.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Tacos & Tortilla Handhelds 9

Easy Breakfast Tacos 10

Blackened Fish Tacos 13

Stow Cooker Sarbacoa Tacos 14

Grilled Chicken Street Tacos 17

Chopped Brisket Tacos 18

Pimento Cheese Quesadillas 21

Pulled Pork Quesadillas 22

Loaded Breakfast Burritos 25

Angry Tuna Melt Tostadas 26

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas 29

Tex-Mex Meats & Mains 31

Tex-Mex Meatballs & Rice 32

Turkey Taco Skillet 35

Chipotle-Agava Chicken 36

Barbacoa Burrito Bowls 39

Flank Steak with Jalapeño Pesto 40

Easy Posole Verde 43

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup 44

BBQ & Other Lone Star Classics 47

Baked Bourbon Barbecue Wings 48

Smoked Peach Barbecue Wings 51

Texas Chili 52

Frito Pie 55

Baked Strawberry Barbecue Ribs 56

Robbie's Smoked Brisket 59

Pellet Grill Pulled Pork 60

Oven Meals with Tex-Mex Flair 63

Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke Enchiladas 64

Poblano & Corn Enchiladas 67

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas with Jalapeño Sauce 69

Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Cheesy Ranch Potatoes 73

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole 74

Fiesta Casserole 77

Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers 78

Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa 81

Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers 83

Street Corn Sheet-Pan Nachos 84

Texas-Style Nachos 87

Mini Jalapeño Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli 88

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sliders 91

Pimento Cheese Corn Dip 92

Baked Bean Dip 95

Creamy Queso 96

Cowboy Caviar 99

The Best Salsas & Fixins 101

Mango or Pineapple Salsa 102

Smashed Guacamole 105

Tomatillo Salsa Verde 106

Pico de Gallo & Homemade Chili-Lime Tortilla Chips 109

Quick Pickled Red Onions 110

Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce 113

Seriously Good Sides 115

Chipotle Slaw 116

Pickleback Slaw 119

Southwest Wedge Salad 120

Slow Cooker Ranch-Style Beans 123

Tex-Mex Fried Rice 124

Oven Fries with Pickled Jalapeño Sauce 127

Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts 128

Sugar & Booze: A Southern Send-Off 131

Churro Chocolate Banana Bread 132

Cowboy Cookie Skillet 135

Margarita Key Lime Pie 136

Mexican Martinis 139

Cucumber-Lime Margaritas 140

Spicy Pineapple Margaritas 143

Bourbon Sangria 144

Acknowledgments 146

About the Author 147

Index 148

Editorial Reviews

11/29/2021

Dash of Mandi blogger Hickman covers popular if predictable fare in this ho-hum collection of Tex-Mex recipes. Instructions are clear, but little novelty or depth is offered. A chapter on “handhelds” includes brisket tacos with coleslaw and pulled pork quesadillas, as well as tuna melt tostadas, one of many dishes in the book that involve melted cheese, whether it’s the “Mexican cheese blend” atop a skillet of ground turkey and beans, or the pepper Jack that blankets enchiladas filled with canned artichoke hearts, baby spinach, and shredded cooked chicken. A chapter on barbecue and Texas classics includes ribs coated with homemade barbecue sauce mixed with strawberry preserves, and the state’s famous Frito pie (i.e., a bowl of chili and corn chips). The order can be confusing, with a chapter of appetizers—such as bubbling pimento cheese and corn dip—appearing midway through the book. A section on accompaniments includes a standard guacamole and tomatillo salsa, and Hickman wraps things up with a trio of familiar desserts: chocolate chip banana bread (with reputedly churro-inspired cinnamon topping), a giant chocolate chip cookie in a cast-iron skillet, and key lime pie with a dash of tequila in a store-bought graham cracker crust. There’s nothing wrong with this book, but there’s nothing memorable about it either. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

Tacos are my love language, and this book has so many tasty ones to choose from. I can’t wait to make everything!”
-Gina Hommollka, author of the best-selling Skinnytaste cookbook series

“These recipes are delicious, creative and absolutely mouth watering. From main meals to cocktails with a Texas twist, The Tex-Mex Table has it all!”
-Mary Smith, author of Quick Prep Paleo and creator of Mary’s Whole Life

“These delicious recipes make Tex-Mex cuisine gourmet in your own kitchen, all while keeping things attainable and welcoming.”
-Erin Morrissey, creator of Erin Lives Whole

“Mandi’s passion for recipe creation, cooking and photography shine through in the fabulous dishes in this book!”
– Natasha Fischer, creator of My Trader Joe’s List

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