They say everything is bigger in Texas and that includes flavor. United Tastes of Texas is your culinary guide to Texas based on five regions: Central, Coastal, East, South, and West Texas. Chapters begin with a short history of the region along with facts and stories on local chefs and restaurants and then move into the food. Overall there are 125 recipes that include Texas takes on Black-Eyed Peas, Easy Guacamole, Smoked Brisket and Chicken Fried Steak. These are just a few of the dishes that illustrate how big Texas flavor can be.