Delicious nachos with beef barbacoa and pickled red onions. More

Say hello to Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Chips with Fruit Salsa, a dish wherein plain flour tortillas are brushed with a decadent cinnamon-flecked brown sugar and butter mixture and baked until crispy, then served with fruit preserves. Like its cousin Pie Fries, this dish is a snap to prepare and makes for some sweetly addictive eating. More

One of the first things I heard upon receiving my copy of Michael's Genuine Food was that I needed to try Michael Schwartz's Caramelized Onion Dip with Thick-Cut Potato Chips. It was, of course, a no-brainer since I'm a huge onion dip fan (even the dehydrated soup packet kind). More

Note: This cheese sauce is gooey and tangy. For a spicier version, substitute half the cheddar cheese with Pepper Jack and add 2-3 minced pickled jalapeños, or to taste. To reheat the sauce, microwave it on high heat, stopping and... More

[Photograph: Joshua Bousel] When it comes to nachos in my house, Texas-style is the type that flies. My Texan-bred wife brought the superiority of these nachos to my attention years ago. Each chip is individually topped then baked, ensuring you... More