The Big Texas Cookbook: The Food That Defines the Lone Star State

By Editors of Texas Monthly

The editors of Texas Monthly celebrate the ever-evolving culinary scene of the Lone Star State in this stunning The Big Texas cookbook, featuring over 100 recipes, beautiful color photographs, and insightful essays.

Texas may be famous for its beloved barbecue and tacos, but with a population of more than 29 million, the state is one of the most culturally diverse in America—and its food scene is just as varied. From the kolaches introduced by Czech settlers in the 1800s to the Viet-Cajun crawfish brought to Houston by Vietnamese immigrants in the early 2000s, Texas’ culinary offerings are as vast as the 268,596 square miles they come from.

In The Big Texas Cookbook, the editors of the award-winning Texas Monthly magazine have compiled a wide-ranging collection of recipes that showcase the state’s food traditions. The recipes are thoughtfully organized by how Texans like to start and end their day (Rise and Shine, There Stands the Glass), honor their native ingredients (Made in Texas), and celebrate the people, places, and rituals that surround their favorite meals (On Holiday, Home Plates). No surprise, barbecue and Tex-Mex each get their own dedicated chapters (Smoke Signals, Con Todo). The book also features über-regional specialties like venison parisa, comfort food staples like King Ranch casserole, and contemporary twists like Lao beef chili. The Big Texas Cookbook pays tribute to the cooks who helped shape the state’s culinary culture, as well as those who are pushing its traditions in exciting new directions.

With stunning photos, illustrations, and essays throughout, The Big Texas Cookbook offers a vivid culinary portrait of the state, its people, and its rich past, present, and future.

ISBN: 9780063068568
ISBN 10: 0063068567
Imprint: Harper Wave
On Sale: November 8, 2022