Exciting recipes by Cheryl Alters Jamison

Cranberry Orange Fig Compote

This Cranberry Orange Fig Compote makes a luscious side served with turkey, ham, prime rib, or other holiday meat. It’s also good when accompanying a sandwich made of one or more of those meats the day after the big meal. Or spoon it around a soft creamy cheese and scoop...

Seared Pork Chops with Cranberry-Bourbon Sauce

The classic pairing of pork chops and cranberry shines here, with a hint of the smoky richness of bourbon. Just before serving, a nubbly gremolata of pistachios and parsley adds a contrasting flash of color and texture. Like our Cranberry Orange Fig Compote, this dish’s gremolata is a wonderful addition to...

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

If you’re craving a comforting, creamy dish with a kick, look no further than this Green Chile Mac and Cheese. Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison’s vibrant take on the classic comes from their book American Home Cooking. It combines the rich, velvety texture of traditional mac and cheese with the...

Beef, Red Wine, and Red Chile Stew

The recipe’s a bit more involved than some for the slow cooker, but it pays off in big flavor, and much of it is hands-off time. It makes enough to serve a whole party over noodles or with mashed potatoes, and leftovers are outstanding. Cooking Time: 8 to 9 hours...

Port Aransas Tuna Dip

I think we all love having easy show-stopping recipes for summer entertaining. Port Aransas Tuna Dip is one of those. However, it’s something of a sleeper from my book, TEXAS Q. It’s funny, because when my late husband Bill and I wrote SMOKE & SPICE on barbecue back in the...

A Smoked Burger

From Cheryl’s new TEXAS Q, these smoked burgers that blow away the grilled competition. You can simply coat the burgers in salt and pepper before cooking or up the Southwest flavor with Chile Dust rub. Add a cheese topper, if that’s your thing. If you want to serve them Tex-Mex...

Lamb Rib Chops with Jalapeño Jelly

From Perini Ranch Steakhouse: Stories and Recipes for Real Texas Food. The equivalent of beef prime rib, frenched lamb chops are cleaned of fat on the rib bones, making them easy to pick up and eat with your fingers. Cover them with steak rub and once nicely charred, serve with...

Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad

From Perini Ranch Steakhouse: Stories and Recipes for Real Texas Food. When you need a salad that won’t wilt in a steamy Texas July, this is always a good bet. It can also be served as salsa with tortillas or chips, or an eye-catching topper for a grilled chicken breast....