"Everything's bigger in Texas and the big, bold flavors of the recipes in this book are no exception. From the tip of the state to its panhandle and farthest reaches east and west, plus all points in between, native Texan and author Jessica Dupuy explores the regional cooking nuances of her home state through such tasty recipes as Cream Cheese Kolaches, Monument Cafe Chicken-Fried Steak, King Ranch Chicken, and Texas Street Cake, as well as trivia tidbits and profiles of some of the biggest players on the Lone Star State's culinary scene,"--page [4] of cover.