Courtney McBroom
How-To: Make Queso
Courtney McBroom, a native Texan, believes that one of the best things to come from her home state is queso, a gooey concoction of processed cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro.
Texan Queso Recipe
Other than football and the Alamo, this might be one of the most important things that defines Texas.
Blackened Shrimp Cocktail
Loaded with black, white, and cayenne pepper, these shrimp have got quite the kick.
Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe
Make these guys year-round with all kinds of cookie cutters and shapes and decorations.
Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Stuffed with cheese and topped with more queso, these jalapeño poppers are our cheesiest yet.
Ranch Dressing Recipe
Screw the store-bought stuff and make your own. It will take you less than 10 minutes.
Salsa Roja Recipe
The secret of this salsa is that it’s half cooked and half raw, so you get the brightness of raw tomatoes and the depth of cooked ones, all in one delicious bite.
Sun Tea Recipe
Throw your favorite fresh herbs, tea bags, and water into a jar and stick it out in the sun for a Texan-inspired tea.
You Should Be Eating Queso on Cinco de Mayo
Many wonderful things hail from Texas, but one of the best things is queso, our unofficial state dish. And since it’s Cinco de Mayo, it's what you should be shoveling into your mouth with a Michelada in one hand, tortilla chip in the other.
How to Make Queso
Watch Courtney McBroom, chef at Casa Blanco, show us how to properly make an iconic Texan appetizer: queso. Mix her Swayze sauce (named for her favorite actor) into the oozy cheese and you've got the most gluttonous snack for the most gluttonous day of...