Jul 14 2026
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Texas 6 Step Recipe

Inspired by Swift's Attic
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Lockhart fried quail, Texas twinkie, little gem, spicy ranch, Texas toast, Texas caviar (side)

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Ingredients

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Fried Quail

Texas Twinkie

Little Gem Salad

Spicy Ranch

Texas Toast

Texas Caviar (Side)

Method

Fried Quail

  1. 1

    Marinate the Quail

    In a bowl, soak the cleaned quail in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Fry the Quail

    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Remove quail from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Texas Twinkie

  1. 4

    Prepare the Jalapeños

    Slice the tops off jalapeños and remove seeds. Set aside.

  2. 5

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and smoked paprika. Stuff each jalapeño with the cheese mixture.

  3. 6

    Batter and Fry

    Dip each stuffed jalapeño in the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Little Gem Salad

  1. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine chopped little gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.

  2. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

Spicy Ranch

  1. 9

    Mix the Spicy Ranch

    In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.

Texas Toast

  1. 10

    Prepare the Texas Toast

    Spread softened butter on each slice of thick cut bread and sprinkle with garlic powder.

  2. 11

    Toast

    Toast in a pan or oven until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Texas Caviar

  1. 12

    Mix the Caviar

    In a bowl, combine cooked black-eyed peas, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onion, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 13

    Dress the Caviar

    Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

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