b'Marianist TablePHOTOS BY KATHLEEN NELSONKICKING IT UP A NOTCHWith tasty Tex-Mex appetizers, novice shares Texas roots with friends and brothersBy Kathleen NelsonY But the appetizers in this issue reveal many layers of flavor, Given his hometown, the margaritain non-alcoholic and alcoholicou had us at bacon.versionswas pretty much a given.as well as the personality of their creator, Chicago Joe Schuller. When you have a drink in one hand, theres nothing better in theA second-year novice from Mission, Texas, he shares his love of other than something bite-sizedthat you can pop in your mouthcooking with happy-hour recipes that serve 8-10 of his closest friends. in a bite or two, he said. You definitely dont want to juggle platesWe bring all of what we are to religious life, and part of me is and forks.my Texas roots, Chicago said. Yes, that name appears on his birth The bacon-wrapped jalapeo is his version of standard Tex-Mexcertificate, a nod to his grandfather, Joseph, whose nickname was for a barbecue, football game, or birthday party. His stuffed mush-Chicago, and to his parents fond memories of growing up there. rooms are a step beyond, though.Continued on page 20 marianist.com/donate 19'