Beautiful butternut squash (“Zucca Gialla Marinata”), sliced and fried, then layered with basil leaves and a simple garlic marinade from Lidia Bastianich! Sure to make for a fabulous appetizer or side for your holiday table.
Appetizers
Sweet Heat Pimento
The fan favorite Double Dip from Down on Grayson gets a fun makeover with gourmet pickled jalapeƱos and a superb chile seasoning courtesy of Chef Adrian with H-E-B Cooking Connection.
Portabella Mushrooms Stuffed with Green Bean Casserole
Party size Portabella mushrooms STUFFED with homestyle green bean casserole from Chef Chemo Barrera at The Well in San Antonio. Betcha can’t have just one!
Poblano Gouda Soup
Zesty, smoky Poblano Gouda Soup from Chef Rob Snow of Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock, TX.
Short Rib Chili
The signature Short Rib Chili from Chef/Owner Phillip Brown of Vince Young Steakhouse in Austin, TX! Served with house made cornbread and brown sugar honey butter.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Hash
Here’s a hip holiday side dish from my friends at Boudro’s and Zinc. The roasted butternut squash is an awesome addition to a bacon Brussels sprouts hash that takes mere minutes on the stove to prepare!
Spiced Pumpkin Crema
This dish from Chef Jordan C. Mackey is an homage to San Antonio’s Spanish roots…a toasty, smoky soup that goes down smooth and warms the soul!
Aldaco’s Grilled Cheese Queso
Authentic as they come! This ‘Cazuelita de Rajas, Elote y Queso Panela’ aka our Grilled Cheese Queso from Aldaco’s comes together like clockwork, thanks to my friends at H-E-B Cooking Connection…
Salt Traders’ Chowda Fries
Our H-E-B Cooking Connection take on Chef Jack Gilmore’s Chowda Fries from Salt Traders in Round Rock, TX. Perfect for the first cold snap of the year or for a comfort food dinner!
Chi’Lantro’s Famous Kimchi Fries
The Original Kimchi Fries from Chi’Lantro in Austin contain a mount of crispy fries, topped with caramelized kimchi, two kinds of cheese, cilantro, onions, magic sauce, Sriracha, and sesame seeds. A Korean-American fusion food we couldn’t be more behind!
Hunter’s Crispy Duck Wings
Call an audible on game day for these Crispy Duck Wings from Executive Chef Danny Trace of Brennan’s of Houston! Coated in a Crystal Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc with Five Pepper Jelly.
Stuffed Roasted Poblano Peppers
Made from scratch using local produce, these Roasted Poblano Peppers from The Clean Plate come STUFFED with a medley of local veggies, sweet corn, chipotle cream and two kinds of cheese!
Stuffed Brazi Bites
Crispy Cheese Rolls stuffed with Roasted Corn and Gouda. Gluten-free!
Fielding’s Pulpo (Octopus)
Pulpo with Navy beans, Romesco sauce, Spanish chorizo, grapefruit and young onions.
Roasted Beet & Walnut Dip
Gather ’round for roasted beet and walnut dip with olive almond biscotti. A healthy dip to get the party going this fall! Enough for 6-8 people.