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These west Texas recipes saved my weeknight dinners—simple, hearty, and full of flavor.

Joan M

Photo of a homemade dinner plate featuring a hearty West Texas stew with cornbread on the side.
Photo of a homemade dinner plate featuring a hearty West Texas stew with cornbread on the side.

I love how the cooking gadgets you recommend truly make a difference in my kitchen.

Rick D

Close-up of a rustic cast iron skillet sizzling with vegetables over a stove.
Close-up of a rustic cast iron skillet sizzling with vegetables over a stove.
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A rustic cast iron skillet sizzling with a hearty West Texas chili topped with fresh onions and cheese.
A rustic cast iron skillet sizzling with a hearty West Texas chili topped with fresh onions and cheese.
A close-up of a vintage spice rack filled with traditional Texan spices and dried peppers.
A close-up of a vintage spice rack filled with traditional Texan spices and dried peppers.
A wooden table displaying a spread of homemade cornbread, beans, and smoked brisket.
A wooden table displaying a spread of homemade cornbread, beans, and smoked brisket.
A well-used Dutch oven bubbling with a rich stew, surrounded by fresh ingredients from a local garden.
A well-used Dutch oven bubbling with a rich stew, surrounded by fresh ingredients from a local garden.
A collection of favorite cooking gadgets including a cast iron griddle, a meat thermometer, and a hand-crank coffee grinder.
A collection of favorite cooking gadgets including a cast iron griddle, a meat thermometer, and a hand-crank coffee grinder.
A sunset view over a West Texas landscape with a picnic setup featuring a hearty meal and a cold drink.
A sunset view over a West Texas landscape with a picnic setup featuring a hearty meal and a cold drink.

Snapshots of West Texas kitchen moments