This week on Texas Eats, travel across Texas with David Elder to try out new barbecue bites and sweet treats.

SAN ANTONIO – You can’t have a party without tasty apps! SA Live invited La Familia Cortez over to its welcome home party, and they brought some tasty treats. Check out the video above to see how to make La Margarita’s cheesy, chorizo-filled queso appetizer, served on fluffy flour tortillas. You can find out more about La Margarita and hosting holiday parties there on the restaurant’s website. For information on La Familia Cortez family of restaurants, click here.

Nothing says fall like a mouthwatering cup of Kraft’s macaroni and cheese... with pumpkin spice! Kraft Heinz is branching out of its comfort zone and stepping into the all-things-pumpkin-spice trend with a new macaroni and cheese flavor. The food and beverage company announced its new pumpkin spice macaroni and cheese in a Starbucks-style coffee cup earlier this week on social media. Orders of the mac and cheese will be delivered in October, according to the company’s website. RELATED: Cheetos Mac 'n Cheese?

San Antonio Parker Wallace, founder of Parkers Plate, gives insight into which Stella Rosa wines she prefers with these great tasting Wisconsin cheeses. She uses Stella Rosa wine for her summer wine and cheese pairings due to it being semi-sweet, semi-sparkling and low in calories and alcohol content. Parkers favorite pairings include the Stella Rosa Blueberry with the Roth original Havarti cheese because it brings out all of the creaminess. For more wine and cheese pairing ideas go to Wisconsin Cheeses website, and to find a local retailer that carries Stella Rosa wine visit their website. Also for more information and recipes from Parker Wallace head over to her page Parkers Plate.

SAN ANTONIO Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, social distance playdates at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, Get Fit Friday, wine and cheese summer pairings and more. Our social media shout-out for today: Show us your quaran-team! Jen is live at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on the Northwest Side at Loop 1604 and I-10, sharing how the gaming and racing spot has changed to accommodate social distancing and safety. SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.

San Antonio Jamey Whetstone, founder of Fresh Vine wine shares some his favorite wine and cheese pairings as well the best wines to sip when you want to beat the heat this summer. Jameys preferences for pairings however are the Fresh Vine chardonnay with Garrotxa cheese, and the Fresh Vine 2018 Pinot Noir with Gruyre cheese. He also suggests the Pinot Noir for the hot summer weather. Fresh Vine wine is low in carbs, calories and sugars but still tastes great! To get some delivered to your door visit the Fresh Vine website.

Heres a summer recipe from George Gallo, pitmaster at So.Tex BBQ, for a new way to make mac n cheese - in the smoker. So.Tex smoked mac n cheese with baconIngredients:Large elbow macaroni, cooked2 eggs3 cups milk8 tablespoons melted butter6 ounces evaporated milkSeason AllSalt1 ounce tequila1 cup mild shredded cheddar1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 ounces cheese sauceSmoked bacon, crumbled (as much or as little as you like)Directions:Make sure the smoker is at 200F. Whisk eggs, milk, butter, evaporated milk, Season All, salt and tequila in a large bowl. Add cheeses to cooked macaroni in a large bowl. Pour into large, disposable sheet pan and sprinkle bacon pieces on top.

SAN ANTONIO Today on SA Live, did you miss last Thursdays episode because of the special report? Beautiful charcuterie boards delivered right to your door by The Board Couple, with artisan cheese, savory salami, fruits and nuts. They also have gift cards on their website, a great gift idea for the classy dad in your life. SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.

SAN ANTONIO Looking for something extra cheesy this National Cheese Day? But if that wont curb your appetite, The Board Couple can whip you up something classy and filled with fromage (thats fancy for cheese). The Board Couple is located at 2218 N. Zarzamora St. and offers both curbside and delivery options for its loaded cheese boards and charcuterie. They come decked out with various salamis, prosciutto, ham, dried fruit, nuts, seasonal spreads, savory fare, edible art and dont forget the cheese! You can also order a printable gift card on The Board Couples website.

Perfect Valentine's Day pair | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: February 11, 2020, 3:12 pmScott Ota from High Street Wine Co. shares his tips on how to find the balance between your wines and cheeses.