Chicken Fajitas with Cowpoke Barbecue SauceMakes 4 servings.1 cup Cowpoke Barbecue Sauce, dividedNonstick cooking spray10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts,    cut lengthwise into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces 2 green or red bell peppers, thinly sliced

Chuck Wagon Chicken Fried SteakYield: 4 servings1 pound cubed or tenderized round steak Black pepper 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup vegetable oil SaltDivide cubed round steak into 4 serving size pieces. Sprinkle with black pe

Chuck Wagon GoulashYield: 12 servings2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fine 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 large tomatoes, chopped 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped 2 cans red beans, drained 1 (10 ounce) pa

Chuck Wagon Hashed PotatoesYield: 1 serving1/4 cup bacon drippings or oil 4 cups raw pared potatoes, sliced thin 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperHeat bacon drippings in Dutch oven over a good bed of coals. Add potatoes and on

Maxine`s Cowboy Steak6 servings1 1/2 pounds round steak 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup vinegar 3/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Worc

South Texas Chuck Wagon Rub1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper 1 teaspoon ground dried mild chiles 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon seasoned saltCombine all ingredients in a bowl. Mash until smooth.Makes about 2 tablespoons.

Southwest Cowboy CheesecakeuCrust/u1 1/2 cups crumbled tortilla chips 3 tablespoons butteruFilling/u16 ounces cream cheese 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 4 ounces green chiles, choppeduTopping/u1

Texas Camp BreadThis is the original cowboy bread of the famous King Ranch, circa 1850`s10 cups all purpose flour 3 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lard 4 1/4 cups waterSift and mix ingredients together. U

Trail Drive and Bunkhouse Milk Gravy2 tablespoons meat drippings, bacon drippings, or lard 3 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milkSalt to tasteIn a large skillet, heat the drippings over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2

Trail Drivers GoulashYield: 12 servings2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 cans tomato soup 2 soup cans water2 cans red beans, drained 1 (10 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked Salt to taste

Pan de Campo (Panochitas Cowboy Bread)This flat bread, which dates back to trail driving days, is traditionally made in a Dutch oven over a a mesquite fire. Dates back to trail driving days.8 cups unbleached flour 8 teaspoons baking powder 4 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoon

Six Shooter Chili12 servings1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 tablespoon ground oregano b

Sugar and Spice Cowboy SteakuSugar and Spice Rub/u 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugarCombine ingredients in a small bowl. Rub one side of a 2 to 3 pound sirloin steak with half of the ru

Figure 3 Ranch Cowboy Morning Sourdough BiscuitsSource: Anne Christian, Figure 3 Ranch, Amarillo, Texas5 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cooking oil 2 1/2 cups Sourdough Starter (see recipe bel

Gunslinger Beans1/3 cup lentils1 1/3 cups water4 bacon strips, fried and diced1 onion, chopped2 tablespoons catsup1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes1 bay leaf1 (14 ounce) c

Range Rider Stew1/2 pound green cooking apples 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1/4 pound onions, sliced into rings3 pounds potatoes, cooked and sliced3/4 pound beef, already cooked and diced SaltDash nutmeg Pepper 3 cups gravy1/2 cup bread crumbs

Ernesto`s Mexican Food Camarones Rancheros (Cowboy Shrimp)Source: Chef Luis Sanchez, Ernesto`s Mexican Food, Sacramento, California6 plump jumbo shrimp1 tablespoon butter2 garlic clovesPinch of pepperPinch of salt1 cup sliced green bell pepper1/4 cup diced

Dolly Parton`s Cowboy Beans1 pound ground beef 2 medium onions, chopped fine 1 small bell pepper, chopped fine 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans2 cups catsup 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 teaspoon salt

Horseshoe Cafe Cowboy Beans2 1/2 pounds dry pinto beans1/2 pound ham or salt pork, cut into chunks6 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons Mexican oregano1 teaspoon cumin6 to 20 chile peque?os, mashed2 teaspoons lemon juice or salt, to tasteThe night befo

Mountain Cowboy Brown BiscuitsSource: existentialmooMakes 16 large biscuitsThis classic buttermilk biscuit has a ratio of three parts dry ingredients to one part tangy liquid, which creates a dough that bakes high, fluffy, and crisp crusted. Brown biscuits are traditional S

Nevada Cowboy Chili1/2 cup lard 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped 2 green bell peppers 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno peppers8 pounds coarse grind beef chuck 30 ounces stewed tomatoes 15 ounces tomato sauce 6 ounces tomato p

Pinnacle Peak Patio Cowboy BeansSource: Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, Arizona1 pound pinto beans1 small ham hockSalt, to taste1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon chopped green chilesPinch of whole leaf oreganoSoak beans in water overnight. Add remaining ingr

Slippery Sam`s Cowboy Chili1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 3 large garlic cloves, chopped fine 1/4 cup chili powder 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1 cup chicken

Texas Cowboy Stew6 slices bacon 1 cup sliced onions1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 cups cubed potatoes 2 large cans tomatoes)1 c

Deep Dish Cowboy Pie4 cups all purpose flour 1 3/4 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup diced green chives or green onions 1 1/2 pounds lean hamburger 1/2 cup chopped onion

Hangtown Fry1849 Legend says that a miner from a California gold town called Shirttail Bend wandered into the Cary Hose Hotel in Hangtown and demanded to have the most expensive meal they had. Eggs and oysters were the most costly ingredients they had at the time so the cook came up wi

Idaho Cowboy Beans2 cups pinto beans (soaked overnight) 2 teaspoons salt 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 whole bay leaf1 (No. 2) can whole tomatoes 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons brown

Mexican Cowboy Stew4 tablespoons shortening or bacon grease 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef 1 small can stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce 4 tablespoons molasses 2 small cans mushrooms 1/4 teaspoo

Nevada Annie`s Cowboy Chili1/2 cup lard 3 medium onions, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno 8 pounds beef chuck (coarse) 2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 ounce) can tom

Ro*Tel`s Cowboy QuesadillasYield: 6 servings1 (16 ounce) package pasteurized process cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 (10 ounce) can Ro*Tel� Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles, drained, reserve liquid 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (1 pound) 1/2 cup sliced green onions br

Skinner Texas Rattlesnake Chili2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup cubed rattlesnake meat (or chicken for the less adventuresome) 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoon

Son of a Gun Beef StewSource: Festival of the West, Scottsdale, ArizonaThis stew was a mainstay for many chuck wagon cooks of the early cattle drives. It was often used at social gatherings when visitors would bring a variety of ingredients. This recipe has been modernized for con

Spotted Pup (Cowboy Pudding)The cowboys called it �Spotted Pup� �cuz it matched their pup�s complexions.This is an authentic trail drive recipe as it requires no eggs. Chuck wagon cooks seldom saw eggs. Most chuck wagons carried no sugar and Sorghum syrup (one cup) was used instea

Texas Cowgirl Beans2 pounds pinto beans 2 pounds ham hocks 2 onions, chopped 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 green chiles, chopped 1 small can tomato pasteWash and soak beans overnight.Place beans in Dutch oven. Cover with water. Add remaining ingredien

Tex Mex Cowboy Pie1 pound already cooked (frozen) extra lean ground beef 1 cup bottled mild salsa 1 (11 ounce) can Mexi corn, drained2 cups fat free sour cream 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon margarine or butter1

Tom Mix Cowboy BeansThis dish was developed in honor of the famed silent film cowboy star, Tom Mix.1 pound dried pinto beans, sorted, rinsed and drained 8 cups water 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ham shank 2 medium onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground

Laura Bush`s Cowboy Cookies3 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon baking soda1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter (at room temperature)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

Hard Tack (1880)2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon saltEnough water to make a stiff doughMix flour and salt, then add water to a stiff dough. The dough should be pliable, but not stick to your hands. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with knife into 3 inch squares.

King Ranch Chicken1/2 to 2/3 pound Cheddar cheese, grated1 1/2 teaspoons chili powderGarlic salt, to tasteSalt, to tastePepper, to taste1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup2 dozen corn tortillas2 frying chickens, boiled, then &n

Pace Smoky Chipotle Cowboy Chili1 pound ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup Pace Chipotle Chunky Salsa 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 (14 ounce) can Swanson Seasoned Beef Broth