Symbols for Texas: Food Symbols By Nora Kirkeby Jun 1, 2007, 11:46 PST

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Chili Photo courtesy of Carstor Licensed under the Creative Commons

Texas State Bread (with Recipe)
You probably had some different ideas about what Texas' early cowboy's ate, but this baking powder based bread is the real deal. Try this authentic taste of Texas and learn what made it the food of choice for the cowboys.
Source: Shaboom's Kitchen

Texas State Cooking Implement
Check out this handy history on Texas' state cooking implement: the cast iron dutch oven.
Source: Chuck Wagon Supply

Texas State Dish
Learn all about this unique dish. Learn a little bit about its suspected origins and everything about its history. Check out the timeline on the right hand side for information on how it became the state dish and more.
Source: What's Cooking in America

Texas State Dish (Recipes)
This page has a dozen authentic chili recipes all of which are more than worth making, and all of which would make great additions to a class project.
Source: What's Cooking in America

Red Grapefruit From TexasCitrus

Texas State Fruit
Did you know the Texas red grapefruit is Texas' state fruit? Use this great page to learn all about the fruit's history and so much more.
Source: Texas Citrus

Texas State Fruit (Recipes)
The ways you can add red grapefruit to your favorite meal are near endless. Check out this recipe page with everything from main courses to luscious desserts.
Source: Texas Citrus

Texas State Health Nut
This page is full of all sorts of interesting pecan tidbits. Find out everything how the Native Americans used this familiar crop, to some of the necessities of a pecan orchard.
Source: George Ray McEachern, Larry A. Stein and Julian W. Sauls of Texas A & M University

Pecans Photo by Jerry A. Payne of the USDA Agricultural Research Service Courtesy of Ipmimages

Texas State Health Nut (Recipes)
Try one of these many delicious and scrumptious pecan recipes for yourself. With everything from pralines you can make in your microwave to a classically divine pecan pie, these recipes are sure to become some of your favorites.
Source: Plant Answers of Texas A & M University

Texas State Native Pepper
It's no wonder why Texas chose this pepper as the state's native pepper. Many think that this might have been the original form of wild chili pepper. You can learn about that and much more here.
Source: Ark of Taste

Texas State Pastries
The sopaipilla and Texas strudel were designated state pastries from 2003-January 31st, 2005. Check out the legislature that signed these symbols into fame.
Source: Texas Legislature

Sopaipilla Courtesy of Miia Hebert Licensed under the Creative Commons

Texas State Pastry (Sopaipilla)
The sopaipilla was designated a state pastry from 2003-2005. Find out a little about traditional sopaipillas which are a type of Mexican or South American fried bread.
Source: Wikipedia

Texas State Pastry (Sopaipilla - Recipe)
The sopaipilla was designated a state pastry from 2003-2005. This food is a wonderful tradition and it tastes good too. Feel free to make and munch on this yummy fried bread
Source: Joyce's Fine Cooking

Texas State Native Pepper (Recipes)
Chiltepin is a very hot pepper so this will undeniably be a very hot salsa, but I bet it'll taste really good too.
Source: Pepper Fool

Texas State Pepper
The jalapeno is Texas' state pepper. Find out how the jalapeno got its name, how to stop the burning after eating a chili, and which country the jalapeno originated in.
Source: Jalapeno Madness

Jalapenos Image available from Clipart.com

Texas State Pepper (Recipes)
We love these recipes! Try classics like pickled jalapenos or find a new favorite in cranberry jalapeno dip.
Source: Jalapeno Madness

Texas State Snack
Elementary school students that testified in front of the 78th legislative session are responsible for the creation of Texas' state snack. You can see video of their testimonies here and see some of their reasons for this decision.
Source: Texas Kid's House

Texas State Vegetable (with Recipes)
Check out this information on the Texas sweet onion, learn how to choose a good onion, and try some of the wonderful recipes like the stuffed texas sweet onion shells.
Source: Plant Answers of A & M University

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