This clever no-churn method allows you to make delicious homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker! The sweetened condensed milk binds the base while whipped cream makes the ice cream light and airy.
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Red Wine Poached Pears with Cardamom Whipped Cream
This recipe is elegant, easy and so perfect for fall entertaining. Peeled pears are poached in a
complex bath of red wine, spices and aromatics until the fruit is tender and has absorbed all of
the flavor to its core.
Robard’s Award-winning Texas Two-Step Peach Donut Sundae
Find out what all the buzz is about at Robard’s Steakhouse, named for the maverick Houstonian born Howard Robard Hughes, this chic destination set on the gorgeous grounds of The Woodlands Resort […]
Bon Appétit’s Best Strawberry Shortcake
“You’re looking at the quintessential June dessert, perfected by the BA Test Kitchen. This is part of BA’s Best, a collection of our essential recipes.”
Blueberry Pie with Rye Crust
“This sensational blueberry pie has small circles cut out of the rye crust, which not only looks dramatic but also allows moisture to evaporate from the fruit filling as it cooks, deepening the flavor.”
Central Market’s Strawberry, Fennel and Arugula Salad with Cacao Nibs
Chocoholics will LOVE this salad .. made with a sprinkling of cacao nibs and a splash of vanilla bean vinaigrette.
Baby Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This salad is from one of my favorite chefs, Scott Cohen at Watermark Grill. Perfect this time of year with fresh spinach, goat cheese and yummy yogurt dressing.
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes with Strawberry-Maple Syrup
“One of my best memories is watching my mum flipping her perfect blueberry pancakes on the griddle as we lounged by the table reading the paper. For the freshest, fluffiest pancakes and waffles, prepare batters just before cooking.” – Curtis Stone
Vanilla Bean Crème Brülée Easter Eggs
Make Easter Sunday extra special with these insanely good Vanilla Bean Crème Brülée Easter Eggs from The Driskill’s Executive Pastry Chef Tony Sansalone. Made with Grand Marnier.
Strawberry Limeade Paleta with “Fun Dip”
Strawberry Limeade popsicles with a secret “fun dip” courtesy of Café No Sé in Austin, TX.
Houstonian Chocolate Éclairs
Delicious éclairs from the pastry kitchen at the fabulous Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. If you don’t want to try your hand at this recipe, you can always leave it to the professionals and pick some up as well! Enjoy!
Wood Fired Eggnog
Chef Michael Sohocki of Restaurant Gwendolyn has revolutionized the classic recipe for eggnog by adding burning oak to everyone’s favorite holiday sip! Cheers!
Grilled Spiced Beet Margarita
Whoa! Talk about festive! This Grilled Spiced Beet Margarita is one of three unique flavor options from The Pastry War, a vibrant watering hole, or “mezcaleria,” off Main Street in Houston.
Biga on the Banks Sticky Toffee Pudding
This is THE signature dessert at Biga on the Banks. Chef Bruce Auden gave me the incredible recipe, which I understand was inspired by his mother.