With the crunch of shells underfoot and a telltale sticky residue coating our cars, one thing is abundantly clear right now: Pecan season has arrived in South Texas. We use those buttery nuts in ...

Like walnuts, but with a slightly higher fiber content, pecans are readily available here in Texas and make for a great healthy snack, with either an afternoon chai or an evening martini. Here is a ...

1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp butter 1 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp maple syrup 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped Preheat oven to 335 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with a silicone mat. Cream together butter, ...

The people who boil that sap into maple syrup belong to a hearty tribe called “sugarmakers.” They capitalize on a maple’s internal pressure by drilling holes in the tree, aka tapping, which allows the ...

This crunchy, not-too-sweet homemade granola is built on nuts, seeds and oats - and it's meant for everyday bowls and especially good with chopped dates.

Two things I strive for in the thick of summer: Always have a supply of perfectly ripe peaches, and never turn on my oven. Peaches are one of the season’s purest joys — a quenching snack at the beach; ...