United Tastes of Texas is packed with more than 125 regional recipes and traditional Texas favorites, from Tex-Mex cooking to Texas Barbecue, all highlighting the state's unique culinary identity. Each chapter starts with a brief history of the region, as well as plenty of interesting facts and bits of history including notes on cooking equipment, stories on local chefs and restaurants that have helped shape each of the regions, and pages of beautiful photography and imagery. But foremost is the food: 125 recipes featuring traditional and regional-specific dishes and cooking methods including Texas A geographical guide to Texas cuisine based on 5 distinct culinary regions 125 recipes featuring traditional and regional-specific dishes and cooking methods Tons of Texas-focused lifestyle imagery and culinary history Highlights on both Tex-Mex and Texas barbecue